Which is not a reason to have elections rather than the random selection of lawmakers?

a. Election campaigns stimulate public deliberation.
b. Elections are less costly than random selection would be.
c. Elections foster more active citizenship.
d. Elections provide a way for the people to check and control their government.
e. It is not necessarily desirable for officials to be a perfect cross-section of the public.


ANS: B

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