Some Americans wonder whether or not to vote because the chances of one vote being the decisive one is very small. What does this sentiment illustrate?

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This sentiment is a clear example of the paradox of voting, which argues that the individual costs of voting (e.g. taking time out of one's day to go to the polls) outweigh the benefits of casting one's vote, as the probability of an individual vote being the decisive vote is extremely low. This paradox is often cited by political scientists to explain low voter turnout rates in certain elections.

Some Americans Wonder Whether or Not to Vote Because the Chances