Why Might a Shift of Power from the Federal Level

question 105

Multiple Choice

Why might a shift of power from the federal level to the states and localities mean a decline in the quality of American democracy?

• A) Voter turnout in state and local elections is considerably lower than in national elections.
• B) Local government is less organized and so is more confusing to most citizens.
• C) The media coverage of local events is much greater so that citizens are more informed of these local issues.
• D) The census has not been accurate for years, so the programs don't reflect the actual local communities.
• E) Local government is never as effective as national government.

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