Which of the Following Statements About Political Information Is True

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about political information is true?

• A) The public is surprisingly informed of basic political facts, concepts, and issues.
• B) Almost all Americans develop elaborate and well-informed political views because the payoff always exceeds the costs.
• C) People are reluctant to pay the cost of acquiring information that has no practical payoff so their opinions appear to be uninformed and unstable.
• D) Americans largely discount the availability of free information because surveys reveal a perception that any information that is free must be biased.

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Definitions:

Residual Interest

The remaining interest or value that an entity has in an asset after deducting any liabilities or obligations related to that asset.

Entity

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Third Parties

Individuals or entities that are involved in a transaction or agreement but are not one of the principal parties.

Return On Assets

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