Opponents have voiced numerous objections for expanding the franchise, but what has not happened as a result of reducing barriers to voting?
A. Those who do not own property have not despoiled those who do own property.
B. There was a decline in the percentage of those eligible to turn out and vote.
C. Incumbents continue to win reelection at very high rates.
D. It did not prevent a century of racial discrimination at the polls.
Answer: C
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A. occurs more frequently than plurality voting. B. allows an individual to vote more than once. C. is more accurate of public opinion than plurality, district based voting. D. requires a clear majority of votes to win.
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