Elections allow ordinary citizens to, in aggregate, ______.
A. essentially support the status quo
B. express how they feel about government although elected officials do not take the voters' views into account when they make policy choices
C. avoid working for the duration of Election Day
D. reward or punish elected officials for their performance in office
Answer: D
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