What theory explains why the cost was too high for a potential voter to seek out information about political candidates, which resulted in that individual not voting in the last election?

a. voter apathy theory
b. rational choice theory
c. selective ignorance theory
d. deference theory
e. shortcut theory


ANS: B

Political Science

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A) Embedded case study B) Intrinsic case study C) Instrumental case study D) Collective case study

Political Science

Extraneous variables will vary systematically with the independent variable

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

Differentiate between how the personal presidency perspective and the institutional presidency perspective have been used by pundits and academics in their study and evaluation of the American presidency

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

What is implementation?

a. the process of translating policy goals and objectives into an ongoing program b. a set of procedures executive branch agencies must follow when issuing rules c. the process by which government agencies settle legal disputes d. a set of rules enforcing government agreements with private contractors

Political Science