Rational Ignorance Occurs When

question 120

Multiple Choice

Rational ignorance occurs when

• A)voters find the cost of understanding a specific issue is greater than the expected benefit
• B)legislation generates large benefits for a few people but imposes costs on many people
• C)the preferences of the median voter dominates public choices
• D)individuals or firms attempt to obtain favorable treatment from government officials
• E)people make public decisions based on emotion rather than a rational analysis

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Definitions:

False Imprisonment

The unlawful confinement of a person without consent or legal justification, restricting their freedom of movement.

Reasonable and Probable Grounds

The legal standard used to establish the justification needed for an action, such as an arrest or search, indicating that a reasonable person would also believe the action is justified based on the evidence.

Light Bulb

A device that produces light from electricity, typically consisting of a filament wire that is heated until it glows.

Trespass

The act of entering or remaining on someone else's property without permission, which can be a civil wrong or criminal offense.