A college student could be working as a waiter and earning US$20,000 annually. However, he is attending college and forgoing that income. This is an example of the _____ to attend college, a cost that the student hopes will be worth the investment in the long run.

Under the electoral competition theory, which of the following candidates is most likely to win?

a. someone with extreme liberal positions b. someone with moderate liberal positions c. someone whose opinions are similar to the median voter d. someone with extreme conservative positions

Which one of the following is true of third political parties in the United States?

a. They tend to be competitive with the two major parties. b. They always form around a specific issue. c. They may organize or form around a specific ideology or a specific issue. d. They are usually spoiler parties that influence the outcomes of elections. e. They are highly successful at raising money and winning local elections.