The Eligibility Pool Includes People with the Characteristics That Voters

question 18

Multiple Choice

The eligibility pool includes people with the characteristics that voters deem suitable for elective office. Which of the following is not a variable studied by researchers working to explain why so few women are elected to government office in the United States?

• A) Voter bias
• B) The impact of money on women's election rates
• C) Levels of political ambition of women in the eligibility pool
• D) Physical appearance of the female candidate

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Definitions:

Underprosecuted

Referring to crimes or offenses that are not pursued or punished to the full extent of the law, often due to limitations in resources, evidence, or political will.

Underconvicted

A term referring to individuals who are convicted of lesser charges than their actions may have warranted, often due to plea deals or insufficient evidence.

Socially Constructed

Phenomena or concepts that are created and developed by society, indicating they are understood differently across cultures and times.

Deviance

Deviance refers to behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, challenging the prevailing moral standards.