What Is the Central Paradox Surrounding Voters and Their Elected

question 66

Multiple Choice

What is the central paradox surrounding voters and their elected leaders?

• A)Most people don't vote, so leaders pay their greatest attention to interest group demands, rather than to the demands of ordinary voters.
• B)Voters elect leaders, but leaders pay their greatest attention to interest group demands, rather than to the demands of ordinary voters.
• C)Voters attempt to elect leaders, but are usually disappointed to find their candidate loses; the winning candidate pays their greatest attention to interest group demands, rather than to the demands of ordinary voters.
• D)Voters elect leaders, and accordingly leaders pay their greatest attention to ordinary voters, rather than to the demands of their fellow office-holders.

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Definitions:

π Electrons

Electrons found in pi bonds (π bonds), which contribute to the bonding between atoms in molecules, playing a crucial role in chemical reactions and molecular stability.

Molar Heat

The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by one degree Celsius.

P Orbitals

Atomic orbitals described by quantum mechanics having a dumbbell shape and oriented along the x, y, and z axes, involved in forming pi bonds.

Relative Energies

Comparative measure of the energy levels of molecules in different states or configurations.