In Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court declared that the procedures being used to recount the votes in Florida were unconstitutional because different standards for conducting the recount were being applied across counties. What distinguishing characteristic of the American electoral system does this illustrate?
a. American elections for president determine control of Congress.
b. The United States uses inconsistent election procedures and vote counting techniques.
c. American elected officials hold fixed terms of office.
d. Americans elections must be held on a fixed date, which Congress has determined to be the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Question 2
Some people claim that the media increasingly peddle ideologically biased political news. If this is true, which of the following necessary conditions for popular sovereignty is jeopardized?
a. that government policies reflect the wishes of the people
b. that government leaders are selected in competitive elections
c. that elections are free and fair
d. that high-quality information is available
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