Which of the following is consistent with the mandate theory of elections?
a. the idea that voter turnout is higher when citizens are required to vote and are fined if they fail to do so
b. the belief that a functional democracy mandates electoral participation by a large number of voters
c. Mitt Romney's claim that Obama won the 2012 presidential election because he had given gifts to various constituency groups
d. Barack Obama's claim that his victory in 2012 means that the public wants to raise taxes on the wealthy
d
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Al Gore, in the presidential election of 2004, won the __________ but did not win the presidency
a. Electoral College vote– b. popular vote c. binding vote d. pledged vote
______ is an approach to filling gaps in services by finding regional-level solutions?
a. New economics b. Universal response c. Reform perspective d. Think local