Expected utility theory posits that voters will choose candidates and parties after

a. deciding who they like less.
b. the candidate announces two or three policies he or she will implement if elected.
c. finding out which candidate is more extreme. Since extreme candidates tend to give emotionally inspiring speeches, they will probably receive the most amount of votes.
d. weighing the costs and benefits of their political decisions. Since they are risk-averse, politicians move to the center to gain the most votes.


d. weighing the costs and benefits of their political decisions. Since they are risk-averse, politicians move to the center to gain the most votes.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to research of the youths who were victimized by juvenile facility staff, over ______% had been given drugs or alcohol to coerce them into sexual activity.

A. 5 B. 10 C. 6 D. 20

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How are burglars motivated, and what is the most common rationale behind the offense of residential burglary?

What will be an ideal response?

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Today, the Sixth Amendment right to counsel and the ____ and ____ Amendments guarantee of due process of law have been judicially interpreted together to provide the defendant with counsel by the state in all types of criminal proceedings

a. Fourth, Fifth b. Fifth, Fourteenth c. Sixth, Eighth d. First, Seventh

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