The Rationale for National Government Intervention in the Regulation of Elections

question 125

Multiple Choice

The rationale for national government intervention in the regulation of elections "whenever extraordinary circumstances might render that interposition necessary to its safety" is found in

• A)The Federalist, No.59.
• B)the preamble to the Constitution.
• C)the 2002 Help America Vote Act.
• D)Article I of the Constitution.
• E)the Declaration of Independence.

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Definitions:

Modus Ponens (MP)

A logical argument form that asserts if a conditional statement ("if p then q") is accepted, and the antecedent (p) holds, then the consequent (q) must also hold.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A form of logical argument where if a conditional statement ("if P, then Q") is accepted, and the antecedent (P) is affirmed, the consequent (Q) must also be affirmed.

Proof 1

A logical or mathematical demonstration showing that a specific statement or theorem is true, based on accepted axioms and inference rules.

Proof 2

An alternative term generally meaning evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.