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mckennatimberlake

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How does political participation affect the decisions of government? Does it matter if some people are heard more that others in politics? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Human rights was the main theme of the Nixon-Kissinger foreign policy.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Explain that collective decisions have an effect on the outcome of policy choices.
2, Discuss how political participation is not equal among citizens, noting how income, education, race, age, and level of partisan identification affect participation.
3, Explain how disparities in participation leads to certain issues receiving greater attention by policymakers than others. For example, the interests of wealthy Americans garner more attention than the issues of those in poverty.
4, Provide an argument about why or why not unequal participation matters.
5, Provide a clear and effective conclusion.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: False



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