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joblessjake

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It is often said that if we could get more individuals to study the issues and vote we could have significant change through the ballot box.
 
  While true in a technical sense, which of the following statements best explains why this outcome is not likely to occur? a. Individuals have double-peaked preferences and thus cyclical majorities will be prevalent. b. Individuals are rationally ignorant and free ride off of the politically informed. c. Individuals form special interest groups to suppress those attempting to effect change.
   d. The electoral college stifles grassroots movements at all levels.

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A tax on a specific good or service is called an ad valorem tax.
 
  a. True b. False


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dpost18

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

b

Answer to Question 2

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joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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