Political Scientist V

question 13

Multiple Choice

Political scientist V. O. Key Jr. argued that voters behave about as rationally and responsibly as we should expect. His rationale was

• A) that political leaders are to blame because they don't rationally discuss the issues or provide a framework for voters to understand the issues.
• B) that voters have limited collective intelligence.
• C) that political issues are quite complex and are beyond the level of expertise of most ordinary citizens.
• D) that the electorate is not at all interested in the issues, but seeks the "path of least resistance" by voting on appearance and demeanor.
• E) that there is not an adequate level of media sources to effectively disseminate information.

Recognize the role of debt covenants in protecting lenders and enhancing the flow of information.

Understand how financial accounting figures are utilized in contracts to monitor compliance and define terms.

Identify conflict of interest situations and their impact on business relationships.

Understand how renegotiation and enforcement of debt covenants take place following a default.

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Definitions:

Value Systems

The set of beliefs and ethical principles that guide the behaviors, decisions, and actions of individuals or organizations.

Motivated

The state of being driven or inspired to act towards achieving a goal.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand, use, and manage one's own emotions positively to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, and overcome challenges.