Which of the Following Is an Explanation for the Existence

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an explanation for the existence of trade restrictions?

• A) Tariffs generate revenue for the government.
• B) rent seeking
• C) inefficient quotas
• D) Both answers A and B are key explanations.

Understand the concept of attributions and how they influence perceptions of behavior.

Recognize the impact of culture on attribution and behavior interpretation.

Identify the fundamental attribution error and its significance in social psychology.

Comprehend the role of cognitive dissonance in attitude change and behavior.

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Definitions:

Representative Democracies

A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf, making decisions and passing laws to guide the country.

Individual Rights

The basic freedoms and protections that belong to every person, empowering individuals by granting them entitlements and legal protections from abuses.

Elite Theory

Holds that small groups occupying the command posts of the most influential institutions make important decisions that profoundly affect all members of society. Moreover, they do so without much regard for elections or public opinion.

Political Participation

The engagement of citizens in political processes, such as voting, advocacy, and public debate, contributing to the governance and decision-making within a society.