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audie

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Why are elections and campaigns in Texas incompatible with democratic theory?
 
  a. The low voter turnout in state elections raises questions about the legitimacy of government, and the disproportionately high turnout of minority voters biases the patterns of public policy.
  b. The disproportionately high turnout of minority voters biases the patterns of public policy, and the impact of money on campaigns suggests that wealthy elites control the policy process.
  c. The impact of money on campaigns suggests that wealthy elites control the policy process, and men vote at much higher rates than women.
  d. The disproportionately high turnout of minority voters biases the patterns of public policy, and men vote at much higher rates than women.
  e. The low voter turnout in state elections raises questions about the legitimacy of government, and the impact of money on campaigns suggests that wealthy elites control the policy process.

Question 2

The primary reason most people vote is that they _____.
 
  a. believe their vote may determine the outcome of the election
  b. understand the importance of voting as a means of decreasing alienation
  c. wish to confer legitimacy on democratically elected officeholders
  d. view a large turnout as a means of preventing dishonesty in elections
  e. have been taught to believe that voting is their duty



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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