As an Alternative Method to At-Large Elections,the Cumulative Voting System

question 15

Multiple Choice

As an alternative method to at-large elections,the cumulative voting system

• A)is a semi-proportional system,allowing voters to give their votes to more than one candidate.
• B)utilizes the first-past-the-post rules.
• C)has been shown to decrease voter turnout by about 5 percent.
• D)offers minority candidates less opportunities to win.

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