What is true of California's electorate--that is, those who vote?
A. They are an "exclusive, self-selected group" that does not broadly represent all eligible voters.
B. They are a group that broadly represents all Californians during presidential election years, but not during off-year elections.
C. It is a group that broadly represents all Californians in every election.
D. Over time, the electorate has been growing steadily, meaning that a greater percentage of people vote in elections today than 10, 20, or 30 years ago.
Answer: A
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