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:

Hindbrain

The rearmost segment of the brain, including structures such as the cerebellum and medulla oblongata, involved in regulating basic life functions.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language as well as in regulating fear and pleasure responses.

Interneurons

A type of neuron located within the central nervous system that acts as a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons, processing information.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.