Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Mandate Theory

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with the mandate theory of elections?

• A)the idea that voter turnout is higher when citizens are required to vote and are fined if they fail to do so
• B)the belief that a functional democracy mandates electoral participation by a large number of voters
• C)Mitt Romney's claim that Obama won the 2012 presidential election because he had given gifts to various constituency groups
• D)Barack Obama's claim that his victory in 2012 meant that the public wanted to raise taxes on the wealthy

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