Since Party Labels Reduce the Costs of Obtaining the Information

question 34

Multiple Choice

Since party labels reduce the costs of obtaining the information about candidates and policy proposals necessary to make reasonable political choices, party identification may be understood as a/an ________ that citizens use to facilitate political participation.

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

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Definitions:

Consumer Income

The total amount of income received by consumers, including wages, salaries, benefits, and income from investments, which can influence spending patterns.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Gasoline

A volatile, flammable liquid derived from petroleum, used primarily as fuel in internal combustion engines.

Demand Curve

A chart that illustrates how the quantity of a product demanded by customers correlates with its price.