Many eligible voters do not vote, and many who do vote don't read the biographies of candidates before they vote.These are examples of
A)the median-voter model
B)representative government
C)rational ignorance
D)stupidity
E)laziness

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Rational ignorance refers to the idea that it is rational for voters to remain uninformed about the details of candidates and issues, since the cost of becoming informed may outweigh the benefit of having an informed vote. This can lead to low voter turnout and voters who do not educate themselves on the candidates before voting.

Many Eligible Voters Do Not Vote, and Many Who Do