Which of the Following Scenarios Would Support the Theory of Public

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios would support the theory of public choice?

• A)The governor of the state vetoes a highway bill even though the highway would enhance the value of property he or she owns.
• B)The local police chief fails to give the mayor a speeding ticket because the mayor might fire him.
• C)The president of Colombia goes after drug traffickers despite death threats and the offer of bribes that could make him a rich man.
• D)A college president eliminates wasteful departments and programs even though this will shorten her tenure and her political future.

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Definitions:

Sex-typed Expectations

The assumptions about how individuals should behave based on their gender, often reinforced by societal norms.

Cultural Expectations

The norms and values established by a society that guide the behavior and beliefs of its members.

Physically Attractive

Pertaining to the aesthetic appeal of an individual's physical appearance to others.

Environmental Continuity

The consistency of certain environmental factors or influences over time, contributing to stability in development or behavior.