Why Is It Important for Those Running for Office to Clearly

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for those running for office to clearly explain their positions on certain policies and issues when campaigning?

• A) Providing a clear framework of policy positions allows voters to make an informed decision without fully understanding the whole of American politics.
• B) It is required by law that anyone running for elected office to clearly outline their policy platform in writing for all voters to consider.
• C) Without a clear stance on policies and issues, it is impossible for voters to select someone to represent them in the federal government.
• D) Americans are better able to apply their existing knowledge of politics to a candidate when they know that candidate's position on policies and issues.

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Definitions:

Net Income

A company’s remaining income after total revenue has had taxes, expenses, and costs deducted from it.

Equity Securities

Financial instruments representing ownership interest in a company, such as stocks, which may provide income through dividends.

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee, but not control them entirely, typically associated with ownership of 20% to 50% of voting stock.

Held-to-maturity Debt Securities

Investments in bonds or other debt securities that a company intends and is able to hold until they mature.