The Chapter's "Unresolved Debate" Box Discusses the Ways in Which

question 56

Multiple Choice

The chapter's "Unresolved Debate" box discusses the ways in which citizens with strong beliefs can sway the decisions of government.Why is it harder for government to ignore these citizens than citizens who may not have such strong beliefs?

• A)Citizens with strong beliefs are more likely than other citizens to keep a democratic system healthy.
• B)Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to influence the issues that float to the top of the political agenda.
• C)Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to act with conviction.
• D)Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to participate in the political process.
• E)Citizens with strong beliefs are more likely than other citizens to participate in the political process.

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Definitions:

Symmetrical

Characterizing a shape or distribution that is evenly balanced around a center point or axis, so that the pattern on one side mirrors the pattern on the other.

Bimodal

Bimodal describes a distribution with two different modes, or peaks, in a frequency distribution chart.

Asymmetrical

Lacking symmetry; not identical on both sides of a central line.

Unimodal

Unimodal refers to a distribution or dataset that has only one mode or peak, representing the most frequent value.