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RYAN BANYAN

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In discussing the role of elections in holding the government accountable to citizens, the text concluded that:
 
  A.elections almost always give mandates.
  B.most local city council members fear losing re-election if they anger their constituents.
  C.local voter turnout is so low that council members often have no need to respond to majority opinion to be re-elected.
  D.all of the above

Question 2

To what situation discussed in the text did the following quote refer? No more irresponsible government is imaginable than one of high-minded men unconcerned for their political futures.
 
  A. politicians are too worried about winning the next election
  B. city council members are not worried enough about winning the next election
  C. city council members are too concerned about bending with the wind to appease any group that complains to the council
  D. the quote refers to none of these situations



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dajones82

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Excellent


dreamfighter72

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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