Which statement best explains why political speeches may use passive voice?

Political speeches may use passive voice to avoid naming the person or group responsible for an action. For example, “Mistakes were made” focuses on the mistakes while leaving unclear who made them. This makes “They want to be vague about who is responsible” the best answer; passive voice can emphasize the receiver, but vagueness about responsibility is the political purpose asked about here.

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