What Is an At-Large Election

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is an at-large election?

• A) an election for offices that receive no official salary
• B) an election in which voters elect officials from the entire geographical area, rather than from a smaller district within the area
• C) an election held under the commission system of city government
• D) an election in which one or more candidates are under criminal indictment
• E) an election where anyone can vote, even those not previously registered

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.

Power Distance

The extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Unequal Distribution

The uneven allocation of resources, wealth, opportunities, or rights among different groups or individuals in a society.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and have more positive attitudes towards one's own group compared to outgroups, often leading to partiality and prejudice.