Which of the Following Aspects of U

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following aspects of U.S. government might be used as part of an argument that the U.S. is less democratic than some other democracies?

• A) the extension of popular direct election to office
• B) the frequency of election of its larger legislative body
• C) its extensive reliance on primary elections
• D) the frequency of election of its chief executive
• E) its staggered terms of office of members of the legislature
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