The Idea of "Unequal Democracy" Refers to the Fact That

question 92

Multiple Choice

The idea of "unequal democracy" refers to the fact that

• A)women were not allowed to vote in the United States until 1920.
• B)lower-income citizens have little representation by either party, except when their opinions overlap with more-affluent citizens.
• C)women and African Americans are underrepresented in elected offices at the state and federal levels.
• D)the electoral college gives more weight to small states than large states in selecting the president.

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