Author Question: Do you have a high or low level of political efficacy? Why or why not? What will be an ideal ... (Read 57 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Do you have a high or low level of political efficacy? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Consider the Unresolved Debate . According to political scientists, why do PACs have minimal influence on legislative decisions?

a. because most elected officials carefully weigh the interests of PACs against those of their other constituents
b. because PACs often give money to legislators who already support their agendas
c. because most members of Congress have pledged to no longer accept PAC contributions
d. because of strict limitations on the amount of money that PACs can contribute to political candidates
e. because PACs are prohibited from lobbying

ambernicolefink · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Define political efficacy as the belief that one's actions matter in politics.
2, Discuss a student's perceived level of efficacy and connect it to a discussion of the costs and benefits of voting, as discussed in the text.

Answer to Question 2

b