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oliviahorn72

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Why does negative campaigning undermine democracy?
 
  a. Such campaigning means some elections are decided on the basis of inaccurate charges.
  b. Discussions of public policy are discouraged as candidates throw mud.
  c. Many good people may decide not to enter political life.
  d. Negative campaigning disheartens citizens, contributing to many deciding not to vote.
  e. All of these are reasons negative campaigning undermines democracy.

Question 2

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the 1976 case of _____ paved the way for Clayton Williams and Tony Sanchez to spend millions of dollars of their own money to finance their campaigns for Texas governor.
 
  a. Baker v. Carr
  b. Smith v. Allwright
  c. Buckley v. Valeo
  d. Kirkpatrick v. Preisler
  e. Mapp v. Ohio



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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

c



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