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
Question -2-Which of the following is NOT considered to be an effect of education level on voter participation?
b.
Education improves his/her ability to understand problems in society.
c.
Education sharpens a persons mind.
d.
Education often decreases voter participation because the person is exposed to realities of political culture.
e.
Education equips the voter to deal with complex information.
Question -3-Which of the following demographic groups is most likely to consistently vote in elections?
a. young adults under twenty-five years old
b. men in general
c. women in general
d. racial minorities
e. men and women of retirement age
Question -4-The percentage of eligible voters who show up on election day is called
a. democratic participation.
b. foundational democracy.
c. compliance.
d. vote regulation.
e. voter turnout.