More Affluent and Educated Citizens Wield an Outsized Influence Over

question 25

Multiple Choice

More affluent and educated citizens wield an outsized influence over policy makers because

• A)the majority of affluent and educated citizens personally know an elected official.
• B)the emoluments clause of the Constitution compels elected officials to give preferential treatment to citizens with a college degree.
• C)they vote at higher rates, and they are more likely to contribute money to political campaigns.
• D)their opinions are of higher quality than those of less affluent and less educated citizens.

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Definitions:

Parallel Processing

The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, a key feature of neural network functioning.

Continuity

Refers to the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people or objects, often influencing relationships and interactions.

Closure

A psychological term denoting the need for resolution or an end to a particular emotional or relational issue.