an election in which voters in a state can vote for or against a measure proposed by the state legislature. Initiative. a citizen-sponsored proposal that can in new or amended legislation or state constitutional amendment. Proposition. a proposed measure placed on the ballot in an initiative election. Recall.
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rational abstention: The decision NOT to do something (such as vote in an election) because the cost of taking the action is more than the expected benefit. The rational decision to refrain from an endeavor is a straightforward application of utility maximization and along with the related notion of rational ignorance, is a source of voter ...
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an election in which voters in a state can vote for or against a measure proposed by the state legislature. Initiative. a citizen-sponsored proposal that can in new or amended legislation or state constitutional amendment. Proposition. a proposed measure placed on the ballot in an initiative election. Recall.
rational abstention: The decision NOT to do something (such as vote in an election) because the cost of taking the action is more than the expected benefit. The rational decision to refrain from an endeavor is a straightforward application of utility maximization and along with the related notion of rational ignorance, is a source of voter ...
Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like In what ways do people participate in politics? What political activity do more people participate in than any other?, Why do people vote? Is it economically rational? What is the rational abstention thesis?, Which groups of people are more likely to vote? Which groups are less likely? and more.