Why Do You Think Voters Choose to Be Rationally Ignorant

question 162

Multiple Choice

Why do you think voters choose to be rationally ignorant even when it is time to elect a new president?
I. Voters are not presented with enough information to make a rational decision.
II. Voters often believe that their vote does not make any difference in the political process.
III. The process of understanding the electorate system, the candidates' platforms, and critically assessing the candidates' policies takes up more of the voter's time than it is worth.

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) II and III only
• D) I, II, and III