One Reason Initiatives Are Seen as Negative Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

One reason initiatives are seen as negative is

• A)the public is too ill-informed to make intelligent choices.
• B)voters with frequent exposure to ballot questions are more likely to vote and feel more politically efficacious.
• C)voters have a simple yes-no question rather than being forced to reflect on all appropriate options and alternatives.
• D)lawmakers prefer to deal with controversial issues, such as abortion and school prayer, and face the direct consequences for their decisions.

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Definitions:

Traditional Authority

A form of leadership in which the authority of an organization or a ruler is largely tied to tradition or custom.

Rational

Pertains to decision-making processes that are based on logical reasoning and systematic analysis of alternatives.

Charismatic

Describes a person or quality that is compellingly attractive and inspiring due to an exceptional ability to influence and arouse enthusiasm.

Heuristic Device

An approach or method used to discover and learn something for oneself, often implemented in problem-solving and scientific research.