Why Are Elections and Campaigns in Texasincompatible with Democratic Theory

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why are elections and campaigns in Texasincompatible with democratic theory?

• A)The low voter turnout in state elections raises questions about the legitimacy of government, and the disproportionately high turnout of minority voters biases the patterns of public policy.
• B)The disproportionately high turnout of minority voters biases the patterns of public policy, and the impact of money on campaigns suggests that wealthy elites control the policy process.
• C)The impact of money on campaigns suggests that wealthy elites control the policy process, and men vote at much higher rates than women.
• D)The disproportionately high turnout of minority voters biases the patterns of public policy, and men vote at much higher rates than women.
• E)The low voter turnout in state elections raises questions about the legitimacy of government, and the impact of money on campaigns suggests that wealthy elites control the policy process.

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