Rational ignorance suggests that a. voters are ignorant on issues that are not of special interest to them b. voters do not pursue information about issues before voting c. low voter turnout is due to a lack of understanding of the platforms of each political party d. voters are uninterested in the electoral process

A. voters are ignorant on issues that are not of special interest to them

Explanation:

People may not have the time to research all the aspects of a candidate's policies. They decide to pursue only the ones that are most valid for them.

A. voters are ignorant on issues that are not of special interest to them

Explanation:

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.