In the latter part of the nineteenth century,
a. few people appeared satisfied with the quality of national politics.
b. presidents were expected to be innovative leaders.
c. the percentage of eligible voters who actually voted steadily declined.
d. the percentage of eligible voters who actually voted was higher than today.
e. none of these choices.
ANS: D
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