To the Extent That Citizens' Party Identifications Are Markers of Individuals

question 35

Multiple Choice

To the extent that citizens' party identifications are markers of individuals' judgments about the quality of various parties' performance in office,party identification is best understood as a/an ____________________.

• A) informational shortcut
• B) rational choice
• C) running tally of political judgments
• D) formal declaration of party affiliation
• E) psychological attachment

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Definitions:

Poor

Refers to individuals or communities lacking financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.

Richer

Having a greater amount of wealth, resources, or assets compared to a previous state or compared to other individuals or entities.

Relative and Absolute Terms

Concepts used to compare differences in terms of relationships or ratios (relative) and fixed values or units (absolute).

Social Security

A government system that provides monetary assistance to people with an inadequate or no income, particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with dependent children.