The image below was displayed in Puck magazine in 1881. The caption reads "In Danger" and "Puck—'What are you going to do about it?'" Woman with a draped star-covered gown looks fearfully at large snake poised to strike. The word monopoly is spelled out on the belly of the snake. The tail is wrapped around the Capitol building.
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What can you tell about the cartoonist's opinion of political leaders?

Politicians are under the control of business leaders.
Politicians are effectively addressing the country's economic needs.
Politicians are responsible for the failure of big business.
Politicians are not able to agree on economic policies.