All political and civic activities involve trade-offs between the cost of involvement and the perceived benefits. Rational actor theory states that choices are based on our individual assessment of costs and benefits. Those who enjoy the benefits from an activity without paying the costs of participation are known as free riders. Free riders are a problem in societies that do not force people to participate in the political system in order to receive its benefits.
What will be an ideal response?
POLITICAL PARTICIPATION: OPPORTUNITIES, COSTS, AND BENEFITS
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a. Holmes, Hughes, Brandeis, and Stone b. Holmes, Brandeis, Douglas, and Black c. Sutherland, Van Devanter, McReynolds, and Butler d. Butler, Sutherland, Hughes, and Stone
The only legislative power held by the governor is the veto
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the selection of county commissioners?
a) County commissioners are elected to serve four-year terms. b) County commissioners are elected from districts called county commissioners' precincts. c) County commissioners' elections are held to coincide with biennial statewide general elections. d) County commissioners' elections are non-partisan. e) County commissioners serve staggered terms
Present-day terrorism functions largely by _____
a. making it far more likely for civilians to die in warfare b. destabilizing routine economic and bureaucratic processes c. creating a disproportionate fear of being the victim of an attack d. perpetuating a generalized fear of assassination among political leaders