Rational ignorance refers to voter-citizens choosing to be uninformed about politics and government on an individual basis because
A) of apathy.
B) of ignorance.
C) of laziness.
D) they believe the benefits of becoming informed are greater than the costs.
E) they believe the benefits of becoming informed are less than the costs.

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Rational ignorance occurs when individuals purposefully choose to be uninformed about politics and government because they believe that the benefits of becoming informed are less than the costs. This could be due to the time and effort needed to become informed, the complexity of the issues, or a belief that their individual vote will not make a difference in the outcome. It is not necessarily due to apathy, ignorance, or laziness.

Rational Ignorance Refers to Voter-Citizens Choosing to Be Uninformed About