The Adoption in the Early Twentieth Century of At-Large Elections

question 3

Multiple Choice

The adoption in the early twentieth century of at-large elections for city officials was intended to make the contests more open and democratic but resulted in

• A) fewer representatives from low-income and ethnic minority communities.
• B) the continuing influence of political bosses.
• C) greater adoption of the commission form of local government.
• D) the disenfranchisement of immigrant voters.

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