Question

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why should citizens be informed about current issues?
a. doing so helps politicians know how to win their vote.
b. doing so ensures that their political representatives will address the issues important to voters.
c. doing so helps them reinforce their existing point of view.
d. being informed helps them combat voter apathy because they realize their vote matters.

Explanation:

Citizens being informed about current issues is crucial in a democratic system. When citizens are informed, they can make more educated decisions. Option A focuses on politicians winning votes rather than the citizen - centric reason. Option C about reinforcing existing views is not the main purpose of being informed (it should be about making rational decisions, not just reinforcing). Option B is about representatives addressing issues, but it's more about the citizens' own ability to act. Option D is correct because when citizens are informed, they understand the significance of their vote. In a democracy, voter apathy is a problem, and being informed helps citizens realize that their participation (through voting) can have an impact on the issues they care about.

Answer:

D. Being informed helps them combat voter apathy because they realize their vote matters.