Studying Politics Doesn't Pay Because the Outcome

question 168

Multiple Choice

Studying politics doesn't pay because the outcome:

• A) of any election is mostly determined by what other people do, not by what you do.
• B) of any election is mostly determined by what you do, not by what other people do.
• C) of any election is always inconsistent with the expectation.
• D) of any election can be manipulated by politicians.

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Definitions:

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