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rlane42

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The democratic process envisioned by the founders has become much less deliberative and civil as a result of
 
  a. the red state/blue state controversy.
  b. low voter turnout.
  c. negative political advertising.
  d. the Electoral College system.
  e. the increasing amount of money spent on elections.

Question 2

What is the relationship between money and politics that critics cite as a reason our American form of government is on the decline?
 
  a. The huge sums of money donated to political campaigns by corporations and wealthy individuals have the potential to influence the behavior of those who win elections.
  b. The vast majority people who vote are wealthy and they only vote for candidates that seek to maintain the current class structure.
  c. The restrictions the federal government has placed on campaign financing limits the candidate pool to only the ultra-wealthy.
  d. Americans see wealth as a characteristic of a strong leader and, therefore, have the tendency to only vote for wealthy candidates.
  e. Corporations are spending so much money on political campaigns that the economy has suffered because of it.



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ebenov

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A




rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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