Author Question: Which of these explains why voting is a form of collective political action? a. Voting is the ... (Read 129 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

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.