Ralph was a young adult in the 1970s. His knowledge of the 1972 Watergate break-in and subsequent cover-up by President Nixon helped form his negative view of all politicians which continues to this day. Ralph's political opinions are most likely a result of

Dissapointment.

Explanation:

Ralph had surely learned about the virtues of democracy, good governance and accountability. Then Watergate happened and he, just like millions of Americans, saw and listened to president Nixon lying and obstructing justice after having abused his power to spy on his political rivals. The Watergate scandal erosioned the credibility of the political system and of the institution of the presidency. So, Ralph became dissapointed.

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