Which of the following is confirmed by surveys of local officials elected under partisan and nonpartisan systems?
A. Nonpartisan systems overlook the activities of independent community groups.
B. Nonpartisanship makes the reelection of incumbent council members less likely.
C. Voting in nonpartisan elections is immune to factors such as incumbency.
D. Nonpartisanship results in the election of more Republicans.
D
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a. George Washington b. Thomas Jefferson c. Zachary Taylor d. Andrew Jackson
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