A feeling of personal powerlessness that includes the notion that Government does not care about the opinions of people like oneself is called what?

• A. Alienation
• B. Empowerment
• C. Isolation
• D. Resentment

Answer: (A)

Alienation is the feeling of personal powerlessness and the sense that institutions, including government, don’t care about people like you. It captures both the belief that your voice won’t influence outcomes and a sense of estrangement from the political system. That combination explains why someone might feel ignored by government and feel unable to effect change. The other terms don’t fit as neatly: isolation is about being physically or emotionally cut off, not necessarily the belief that authorities disregard you; resentment is anger about unfair treatment but doesn’t inherently include the sense of systemic indifference; empowerment is the opposite of feeling powerless. So the described experience aligns best with alienation.