According to your text, which of the
following arguments is most frequently used to support the adoption of single-member district council election systems as opposed to at-large election systems?
a) In a district election system, candidates need less money to mount a serious campaign and are thus less dependent on interest group financing.
b) District council members can take a broader perspective on issues than members elected at large.
c) District election campaigns produce better quality candidates than citywide election contests.
d) District council members are more concerned with the city as a whole than are members elected at large.
e) In a district election system, candidates need more money to mount a serious campaign and are thus more dependent on interest group financing.
Answer: A
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