In Which One of the Following Situations Is the Political

question 127

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following situations is the political process most likely to result in both the acceptance of efficient (productive) programs and the rejection of inefficient (counterproductive) political activities?

• A) The people who benefit from a government program pay the costs of the program roughly in proportion to the benefits that each receives.
• B) The benefits are highly concentrated, and the costs are widespread among voters.
• C) The costs are highly concentrated, and the benefits are widespread among voters.
• D) The benefits accrue primarily in the future, while the costs are more visible during the current period.

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Definitions:

Emotionality

The quality or state of being emotional; the degree to which a person experiences and expresses emotions.

Agreeableness

A personality trait featuring attributes like trust, altruism, kindness, and affection toward others.

Characteristic Adaptation

Patterns of behavior that are developed in response to the environment and are consistent over time and situations.

Basic Tendency

An underlying characteristic or predisposition to respond to the environment in a certain way, often considered stable over time.