According to Public Choice Theory, Being Too Busy to Take

question 111

Multiple Choice

According to public choice theory, being too busy to take the time off to vote may be the result of:

• A) rational participation.
• B) rational abstention.
• C) rent seeking.
• D) ignorance in action.

Identify barriers to critical thinking, including denial and resistance.

Discern the role of clichés in critical analysis.

Appreciate the importance of reasoning as a key characteristic for citizens.

Assess the influence of personal choices versus circumstances on people’s lives.

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