According to the logic of the tragedy of the commons as described in Hardin's piece, why will herdsmen keep adding cattle to the pasture even if they realize that the results will be disastrous?
a. They are not behaving rationally.
b. It is in their rational self-interest as individuals to do so.
c. They cannot understand the consequences of their actions.
d. They are not in possession of all the information they need to make a more rational decision.
b
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Which of these is NOT considered a challenge to democracy by the textbook?
A) the diversity of the American people B) the level of political participation by Americans C) PACs D) the specialization of knowledge held by experts E) the tendency of the American political system to change rapidly
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Local governments are evenly dispersed geographically. 2. In terms of political system, states and localities share a confederal relationship. 3. A mayor-council form of government blends executive and legislative powers. 4. City councils tend to dominate in a weak mayor system of government. 5. The council–manager system of government is an attempt to separate political and administrative functions.