Financial Contributions to the Campaigns of Members of Congress, State

question 32

Multiple Choice

Financial contributions to the campaigns of members of Congress, state legislators, and other elected officials by firms that seek special interest legislation that make the firms better off are

• A)examples of rent seeking.
• B)illegal.
• C)the result of the voting paradox.
• D)irrational because elected officials will almost always act in the interest of the voters who have to pay the cost of the legislation.

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Definitions:

Risks

The potential for losing something of value or the possibility of an undesirable outcome.

Zuckerman

Refers to Marvin Zuckerman, a psychologist known for his research on sensation seeking and its implications on personality and behavior.

Sensation Seeking

A personality trait characterized by the search for experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex, and intense.

Middle School

An educational institution serving students typically between the ages of 11 and 14, bridging the transition from elementary school to high school.