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Yolanda

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Which of these explains why voting is a form of collective political action?
 
  a. Voting is the most common way that citizens interact with the political system.
  b. Voting occurs through a secret ballot, but it is an expression of collective choice.
  c. Voting may be an individual choice, but it makes an impact in a broader social context.
  d. Voting for a particular candidate contributes to the success of a broader social movement.

Question 2

According to Anthony Downs, low voter turnout is in part due to the fact that it is irrational for an individual to vote because a single vote will almost never affect the outcome of an election. This analysis assumes which of the following?
 
  a. Voting suffers from a free-rider problem.
  b. Truly competitive elections are uncommon.
  c. Potential voters use a cost-benefit analysis when deciding whether or not to vote.
  d. Individuals want to maximize the benefits that they provide to social movements.


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Juro

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: c

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Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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