House Chooses Jefferson" "Corrupt Bargain? Clay Sides with Adams" "Bush Wins Florida—Wins Election" Which is the most accurate conclusion that can be drawn from these headlines?
(a) Candidates who make promises they cannot keep are seldom elected.
(b) Congress has had no role in deciding close elections in United States history.
(c) Democratic candidates have won most disputed elections in the last 100 years.
(d) Several controversial elections have occurred in United States history.
Answer: (d) Several controversial elections have occurred in United States history.
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