Which of the Following Was a Movement Towards a More

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a movement towards a more democratic presidency in the early years of the United States?

• A) States allowed ordinary citizens to elect members of the Electoral College.
• B) The two-party system developed.
• C) Presidential candidates began to win clear victories in the Electoral College.
• D) States eliminated property and religious qualifications for voting.
• E) all of the above are correct

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