Why Is It Sometimes Difficult for Citizens to Engage in Policy

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why is it sometimes difficult for citizens to engage in policy voting?

• A)Competing candidates usually have the same positions on issues.
• B)Candidates are often intentionally vague about their issue stances.
• C)The media tend to overwhelm voters with policy information.-Consider This: Candidates sometimes present unclear issue positions to avoid a controversial issue.
• D)Election officials prevent using policy-based voter guides in the voting booth.

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