Persons Who Choose Not to Become Informed on Political and Governmental

question 111

Multiple Choice

Persons who choose not to become informed on political and governmental matters because they feel that the costs of becoming informed exceed the benefits of becoming informed are

• A) rationally ignorant.
• B) not acting in their own best interests.
• C) members of special interest groups.
• D) shortsighted.

Understand the new-product development process and the role of business analysis in evaluating product viability.

Understand the concept of checks and balances within the U.S. government structure.

Recognize the constitutional protection of speech, including political and commercial speech.

Identify situations where government restrictions on speech may be considered constitutional or unconstitutional.

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Definitions:

Network

refers to a group or system of interconnected people or things.

Citizen involvement

The participation of individuals in decision-making processes, policies, and activities within their community or society, contributing to public life.

Desensitizing

The process of reducing or eliminating an emotional response, typically fear or anxiety, to a stimulus through repeated exposure to that stimulus.

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.