Which of the following is NOT a major source of inefficiency in representative government?Choice 1 of 4:The incentive to win elections causes politicians to place too much weight on short-run benefits relative to long-run costs.Choice 2 of 4:When legislators across a majority of districts seek benefits for their own constituents it may result in net social costs.Choice 3 of 4:Diffuse interests generally have weak incentives to lobby such that too little weight is likely to be given to their costs and benefits.Choice 4 of 4:Due to partisan competition, both Democrats and Republicans make campaign promises and seek to win elections.

Answered: Choice 1 of 4:The incentive to win…

Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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Which of the following is NOT a major source of inefficiency in representative government?

Choice 1 of 4:The incentive to win elections causes politicians to place too much weight on short-run benefits relative to long-run costs.
Choice 2 of 4:When legislators across a majority of districts seek benefits for their own constituents it may result in net social costs.
Choice 3 of 4:Diffuse interests generally have weak incentives to lobby such that too little weight is likely to be given to their costs and benefits.
Choice 4 of 4:Due to partisan competition, both Democrats and Republicans make campaign promises and seek to win elections.

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Introduction

All adult people have the right to vote and choose their representatives. Direct democracy is when the government is elected and run directly by the people. But it is not practical in countries with a large population. Therefore, indirect democracy or representative democracy is needed where people elect their representatives for a fixed term and the elected representatives form a government on behalf of the people.