After a study of the poll figures in Texas, Henry concludes that the biggest problem plaguing the elections of the Texas Railroad Commission is the long-ballot system. Which of the following is a possible solution to overcome this problem?
a. combining the elections of the Texas Railroad Commission with other public bodies
b. providing education and information that lets voters understand that they are not required to vote for all offices in order to have a valid ballot
c. printing the ballots in both Spanish and English to be more voter-friendly
d. running a publicity campaign to emphasize the good work of the Texas Railroad Commission
Answer: B
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