Question 1

There is evidence that __________ were the main lobbyists behind passage of the Factory Acts which put restrictions on women and children working in early 19th century England.

Accepted Answer

Male workers were among the main lobbyists for the Factory Acts because they were concerned about the competition from women and children, who were often paid less, potentially undermining men's wages and employment.

Question 2

One implication of the median voter model is that candidates running for political office take polls because

Accepted Answer

The median voter model suggests that candidates will modify their positions to appeal to the median voter in order to win elections. Taking polls allows candidates to gauge where the median voter stands on various issues and adjust their platform accordingly. Thus, option B is the best choice as it aligns with the logic of the median voter model. The other options are either irrelevant or incorrect.

Question 3

Often,candidates running for political office will speak in general terms instead of specific terms because voters agree more on __________ than __________.

Accepted Answer

Candidates running for political office often speak in general terms because voters agree more on the end goals or outcomes (ends) they want rather than the specific policies or strategies (means) to achieve those goals. By speaking broadly about the goals they share with voters, candidates can appeal to a wider range of people without getting bogged down in divisive policy debates.

Question 4

A public choice theorist believes that

Accepted Answer

Public choice theory, in essence, applies the principles of economics to political science, suggesting that actors in the public sector (e.g., politicians, government officials) are motivated by similar self-interests as those in the private sector, rather than being fundamentally different or inherently better. It does not inherently assume government workers are lazy or that high fixed costs uniquely influence their behavior.

Question 5

-Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(c).Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 11 voters labeled A-K shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Accepted Answer

The median voter theory predicts that in a majority-rule voting system, candidates will position themselves at the preferences of the median voter to maximize their chance of winning. In this case, with 11 voters, the median voter is the 6th voter when arranged by their ideological stands, which is voter E.

Question 6

One implication of the median voter model is that a candidate is likely to label himself __________ and his or her opponent as __________.

Accepted Answer

The median voter model states that candidates will position themselves near the ideological center of the voting population in order to appeal to the largest number of voters. Therefore, a candidate is likely to label themselves as moderate and their opponent as too extreme on either the right or left, depending on where the median voter falls on the ideological spectrum.

Question 7

According to public choice theorists,people in the market sector and people in the public sector have __________,and (but)sometimes act differently because of different __________ arrangements in the two sectors.

Accepted Answer

Public choice theory posits that individuals in both the market and public sectors are driven by the same motives, such as self-interest, but their behaviors may differ due to the distinct institutional arrangements governing each sector.

Question 8

Why would a candidate for political office speak in general instead of specific terms?

Accepted Answer

The candidate may believe that speaking in general terms will help them avoid being labeled as an extreme-wing member, which could harm their political career. Being too specific could also lead to alienating potential supporters who do not agree with those details.

Question 9

In the median voter model,we assume that

Accepted Answer

The median voter model assumes that voters will vote for the candidate who is closer to their own views or positions on issues, rather than simply voting for the friendlier candidate or the candidate on the far right or left. The idea is that in a two-candidate election, the candidate who can capture the median voter's support will have the best chance of winning.

Question 10

According to the median voter model,a candidate (in a two-person race)is more likely to label himself or herself a "middle-of-the-roader" than a conservative or liberal because

Accepted Answer

According to the median voter model, in a two-person race, a candidate is more likely to label themselves a "middle-of-the-roader" because the terms "conservative" and "liberal" are considered to be used for people who are on the "extremes" of the political spectrum. In order to win the election, a candidate needs to be perceived as closer to the center of the political spectrum than their opponent. Therefore, labeling oneself as a "middle-of-the-roader" is a strategic move to capture a larger portion of the voting population.

Question 11

Three persons,A,B,and C,will use a simple majority vote to determine whether some good will be purchased.Each person's "tax share" of the purchase price of the good will be $25.Person A receives $30 worth of benefits from the good,person B receives $26 worth of benefits from the good,and person C receives $2 worth of benefits from the good.It follows that __________ person(s)will vote for the good,__________ person(s)will vote against it,and that the outcome is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Three persons,A,B,and C,will use a simple majority...

Question 12

Public choice theorists insist that when a person goes from public to private employment,his or her motivations __________ while the institutional arrangements shaping his or her actions __________.

Accepted Answer

Public choice theory suggests that individuals' motivations stay consistent regardless of the sector they work in, but the institutional frameworks that influence their actions differ between the public and private sectors.

Question 13

-Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(b).Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 3 voters labeled A,B,and C shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Accepted Answer

The median voter theory predicts that candidates will position themselves at the ideological stance of the median voter to maximize their appeal, which in this case is voter B.

Question 14

-Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a five-person community considering whether to purchase a $5,000 statue of Adam Smith to put in the center of the public square.If simple majority voting determines the outcome,the statue _______________ be purchased,and the total costs are ______________ the total benefits of the statue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
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Question 15

Two candidates,Smith and Jones,are running for the same political office.Last night they were in a debate.It is generally accepted that Smith is perceived more to the left after the debate than before the debate.This is bad news for Jones if before the debate Smith was perceived

Accepted Answer

If Smith was perceived as too far right before the debate, moving to the left would make him more appealing to a broader audience, potentially gaining more support, which is bad news for Jones.

Question 16

-Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a five-person community considering whether to purchase a $5,000 statue of Adam Smith to put in the center of the public square.How will each of the five persons (from Milton to Kenneth,in order)vote?

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
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Question 17

Public choice deals with

Accepted Answer

Public choice theory is concerned with analyzing the decision-making behavior and outcomes of individuals/entities in the public sector, such as government officials and politicians. It examines how their actions are influenced by incentives, interests, and other factors. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is related to externalities, which public choice theory may consider in some cases, but it is not its main focus. Option C is too general and doesn't specifically relate to the public sector. Option D is about financial markets, which is not the scope of public choice theory. Therefore, neither A, C, nor D is as appropriate as option B.

Question 18

Public choice theorists say that the greater the number of potential voters in an election,the __________ the perceived benefits of voting held by each voter,and so the __________ the likely percentage turnout of voters.

Accepted Answer

Public choice theorists argue that as the number of potential voters increases, the perceived impact or benefit of any single vote diminishes, leading individuals to perceive voting as less beneficial. This decreased perceived benefit, in turn, is likely to reduce the percentage of voters who decide to turn out, hence the correct answer is "smaller; lower."

Question 19

Public choice economists often explain low voter turnouts in terms of

Accepted Answer

Public choice economists argue that individuals engage in rational cost-benefit analysis when deciding whether to vote or not, and for many voters, the costs of voting (such as time, effort, and information costs) may outweigh the benefits. As a result, they perceive net costs of voting and choose not to participate in elections.

Question 20

Congressperson A: "If you approve that new water treatment plant in my district,I'll vote to keep the Air Force base open in your district." Congressperson B: "It's a deal." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Logrolling is the practice of exchanging political favors, such as voting for each other's legislative proposals, between lawmakers in order to gain support for their own proposals. In this scenario, Congressperson A is proposing to support Congressperson B's proposal to keep the Air Force base open in exchange for Congressperson B's support in approving the new water treatment plant in their district.

Quiz 19: Building Theories to Explain Everyday Life: From Observations to Questions to Theories to Predictions

There is evidence that __________ were the main lobbyists behind passage of the Factory Acts which put restrictions on women and children working in early 19th century England.

One implication of the median voter model is that candidates running for political office take polls because

Often,candidates running for political office will speak in general terms instead of specific terms because voters agree more on than .

A public choice theorist believes that

-Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(c) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 11 voters labeled A-K shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

One implication of the median voter model is that a candidate is likely to label himself and his or her opponent as .

According to public choice theorists,people in the market sector and people in the public sector have ,and (but) sometimes act differently because of different arrangements in the two sectors.

Why would a candidate for political office speak in general instead of specific terms?

In the median voter model,we assume that

According to the median voter model,a candidate (in a two-person race) is more likely to label himself or herself a "middle-of-the-roader" than a conservative or liberal because

Public choice theorists insist that when a person goes from public to private employment,his or her motivations while the institutional arrangements shaping his or her actions .

-Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(b) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 3 voters labeled A,B,and C shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Two candidates,Smith and Jones,are running for the same political office.Last night they were in a debate.It is generally accepted that Smith is perceived more to the left after the debate than before the debate.This is bad news for Jones if before the debate Smith was perceived

-Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a five-person community considering whether to purchase a $5,000 statue of Adam Smith to put in the center of the public square.How will each of the five persons (from Milton to Kenneth,in order) vote?

Public choice deals with

Public choice theorists say that the greater the number of potential voters in an election,the the perceived benefits of voting held by each voter,and so the the likely percentage turnout of voters.

Public choice economists often explain low voter turnouts in terms of

Congressperson A: "If you approve that new water treatment plant in my district,I'll vote to keep the Air Force base open in your district." Congressperson B: "It's a deal." This is an example of

Quiz 19: Building Theories to Explain Everyday Life: From Observations to Questions to Theories to Predictions

There is evidence that __________ were the main lobbyists behind passage of the Factory Acts which put restrictions on women and children working in early 19th century England.

One implication of the median voter model is that candidates running for political office take polls because

Often,candidates running for political office will speak in general terms instead of specific terms because voters agree more on __________ than __________.

A public choice theorist believes that

-Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(c) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 11 voters labeled A-K shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

One implication of the median voter model is that a candidate is likely to label himself __________ and his or her opponent as __________.

According to public choice theorists,people in the market sector and people in the public sector have __________,and (but) sometimes act differently because of different __________ arrangements in the two sectors.

Why would a candidate for political office speak in general instead of specific terms?

In the median voter model,we assume that

According to the median voter model,a candidate (in a two-person race) is more likely to label himself or herself a "middle-of-the-roader" than a conservative or liberal because

Public choice theorists insist that when a person goes from public to private employment,his or her motivations __________ while the institutional arrangements shaping his or her actions __________.

-Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(b) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 3 voters labeled A,B,and C shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Two candidates,Smith and Jones,are running for the same political office.Last night they were in a debate.It is generally accepted that Smith is perceived more to the left after the debate than before the debate.This is bad news for Jones if before the debate Smith was perceived

-Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a five-person community considering whether to purchase a $5,000 statue of Adam Smith to put in the center of the public square.How will each of the five persons (from Milton to Kenneth,in order) vote?

Public choice deals with

Public choice theorists say that the greater the number of potential voters in an election,the __________ the perceived benefits of voting held by each voter,and so the __________ the likely percentage turnout of voters.

Public choice economists often explain low voter turnouts in terms of

Congressperson A: "If you approve that new water treatment plant in my district,I'll vote to keep the Air Force base open in your district." Congressperson B: "It's a deal." This is an example of

Often,candidates running for political office will speak in general terms instead of specific terms because voters agree more on than .

One implication of the median voter model is that a candidate is likely to label himself and his or her opponent as .

According to public choice theorists,people in the market sector and people in the public sector have ,and (but) sometimes act differently because of different arrangements in the two sectors.

Public choice theorists insist that when a person goes from public to private employment,his or her motivations while the institutional arrangements shaping his or her actions .

Public choice theorists say that the greater the number of potential voters in an election,the the perceived benefits of voting held by each voter,and so the the likely percentage turnout of voters.