Question

sandy, who has little interest in politics, is completing a survey questionnaire about the republican tax cuts. which factors would likely influence her opinion on the policy?

correct answer(s)

partisanship
economic self-interest
a good friends facebook post supporting the tax cut
congressional budget offices analysis

incorrect answer(s)

Explanation:

Analyze the respondent's profile and political behavior

Sandy has "little interest in politics." Individuals with low political interest and knowledge rely heavily on simple cues, personal financial impact, and social networks (heuristics/information shortcuts) rather than detailed policy analysis.

Evaluate each factor as Correct or Incorrect

• partisanship: Correct. Party identification is a primary heuristic used by individuals with low political interest to form opinions.
• economic self-interest: Correct. Personal financial impact (how a tax cut affects one's own pocket) is a direct, low-effort motivator for opinion formation.
• a good friend's Facebook post supporting the tax cut: Correct. Social networks and trusted personal contacts serve as highly accessible information shortcuts.
• Congressional Budget Office's analysis: Incorrect. Detailed, technical policy reports require high political interest, effort, and knowledge to seek out and comprehend.

Categorize the options

• Correct Answer(s): partisanship, economic self-interest, a good friend's Facebook post supporting the tax cut
• Incorrect Answer(s): Congressional Budget Office's analysis

Answer:

Correct Answer(s)

• partisanship
• economic self-interest
• a good friend's Facebook post supporting the tax cut

Incorrect Answer(s)

• Congressional Budget Office's analysis