Which of the Following Is a Way That Elections Ameliorate

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way that elections ameliorate the problem of delegation of authority?

• A) They give ordinary citizens a say in who represents them.
• B) Elections are supervised by citizen judges.
• C) They discourage those who want to replace officeholders from monitoring and reporting on the activities of elected officials.
• D) The requirement that all citizens must vote ensures that the electorate is representative of all interests.

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