Why Does a Low Level of Trust in Government Matter

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why does a low level of trust in government matter?

• A) It leads to high voter turnout.
• B) It creates less competitive elections.
• C) It can lead to elected officials pandering to their voters.
• D) It allows experienced politicians to more easily manipulate less experienced politicians.
• E) It makes it harder for elected officials to enact new policies.

Understand the effects of regulatory focus on decision making and behavior.

Comprehend the impact of attitude strength, formation, and change on behavior and persuasion.

Recognize how attitudes are formed from personal experience versus other sources and their predictive power on behavior.

Explain the theory of planned behavior and how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control interact to influence behavior.

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