How might the model of the rational voter explain that only 50 percent of the voting-age population is registered to vote?
a. respect for the right to vote outweighs any tangible benefit
b. tangible benefits outweigh respect for the right to vote
c. allegiance to democracy is a burden not overcome by registration
d. the cost of registering is more than the expected value of having a preferred candidate win
Answer: d
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A. establishing training requirements to operate a barber shop B. establishing child labor laws C. establishing rates at which wells can pump oil from the ground D. reviewing rates charged for automobile insurance
The 8th amendment protects against
A. Cruel and unusual punishment B. Unlawful entry into an individual's home C. To enforce racial equality D. Jail with bail