When People Vote for Elected Officials Based on a Shared

question 48

Multiple Choice

When people vote for elected officials based on a shared identity like race or ethnicity, political scientists refer to this situation as

• A)socialization.
• B)polarization.
• C)descriptive representation.
• D)selection bias.
• E)electoral accountability.

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Definitions:

Economic Activity

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Depreciation

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Worn-Out Capital

Assets that have reached the end of their useful life in production processes, often leading to decreased efficiency and increased maintenance costs.

National Income Accounting

A statistical approach that measures the overall economic activity and income of a country.