Which of the Following Is True

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) To remain in office, a politician must try to enact policies that gain him votes for his reelection and increase the support coming from contributors.
• B) A politician always attempts to pursue policies that are good for society even if they are strongly opposed by many of her constituents or contributors.
• C) Politicians generally place more weight on how their decisions affect future costs and benefits than on how they affect present costs and benefits.
• D) The value of being in office is so low that most political candidates spend very little on campaigns to try to win (or keep) elected office.

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Definitions:

Negative Cognitive Capacity

involves limitations in the cognitive processing that can lead to difficulties in understanding, reasoning, and decision-making.

Math and Science

Academic disciplines focusing on the study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and the physical world.

Stereotyped Views

Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about groups or categories of people, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Test Anxiety

The excessive worry, tension, or fear experienced before or during test situations, which can negatively impact performance.