According to the Downs Model,candidates Are Ideologically Likely to Place

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to the Downs model,candidates are ideologically likely to place themselves __________.

• A)at the center
• B)near the center
• C)somewhat close to the extremes
• D)as far to the left or right as possible

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Definitions:

Humanists

Thinkers and scholars of the Renaissance who focused on the study of classical antiquity and emphasized human values and potential.

Italian Influence

The impact of Italian culture, politics, and innovation on other countries, often referencing the Renaissance period and beyond.

Northern Renaissance

The Northern Renaissance refers to the period of cultural and intellectual growth in Northern Europe, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries, characterized by a focus on realism and detail in art and literature.

Scholasticism

A method of critical thought which dominated teaching by the academics ("scholastics") of medieval universities in Europe, focusing on the reconciliation of Christian theology with classical philosophy.