A Majority of Citizens in a Democracy Can Agree to Permit

question 19

Multiple Choice

A majority of citizens in a democracy can agree to permit certain authorities to make and enforce rules describing what behavior is permitted and encouraged in their community. These rules are what we refer to as the ________.

• A) Electoral college
• B) Community standard
• C) Democratic validation
• D) Stare decisis
• E) Law

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Definitions:

Foot-In-The-Door Effect

A mental phenomenon wherein consenting to a minor request enhances the chances of acquiescing to a more significant request subsequently.

Low Balling

A persuasion technique often used in sales where an initially low price is presented to secure agreement from the buyer, only to increase the cost through the addition of extras or disclosure of hidden costs.

Social Conformity

The act of adjusting one's thoughts or behaviors in order to fit in with the norms or standards of a social group or society.

Door-In-The-Face Effect

A compliance technique whereby a large, unreasonable request is made first, followed by a smaller, more reasonable request, which is the actual desired outcome.