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.

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Definitions:

Commercial Reasonableness

The standard by which business actions are judged, based on what a reasonable person would consider fair and appropriate under the circumstances.

Consequential Damages

Refers to the secondary effects or financial losses that occur as a result of a breach of contract, beyond the immediate scope of the agreement.

Substitute Goods

Products or services that can serve as replacements for one another, satisfying the same consumer need.

Perfect Tender Rule

A legal principle in sales law requiring goods delivered under a contract to exactly meet the terms, quantities, and quality specified by the buyer.