Author Question: What is the effect of dividing election cycles so that state and local elections are separate? a. ... (Read 86 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What is the effect of dividing election cycles so that state and local elections are separate?

a. The cost of holding elections is drastically reduced, as is the cost of campaigns.
b. Issues that are unique to state and local races are converged.
c. Candidates are typically forced to campaign for shorter periods.
d. Voter fatigue increases due to disinterest in participating in so many elections.

Question 2

The role of elections in holding public officials accountable depends on several assumptions, including __________.

a. there not being a dime's worth of difference between candidates
b. a sizable segment of the population being politically informed
c. limited suffrage
d. low levels of voter participation