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LaDunn

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What is the paradox of political participation, and why does it matter when discussing voter turnout?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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When the fifty-five members of Slate magazine's staff were asked about their preferences for political candidates, they were engaging in ______________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Define the paradox of political participation as the fact the people participate in politics even though the impact of an individual's participation would seem too small to matter.
2, Explain how the paradox of participation provides insight into how voters evaluate the costs and benefits of voting. For example, the cost of a hiring a babysitter in order to go vote may be smaller than the benefit of lower taxes.

Answer to Question 2

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