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 meant that the public wanted to raise taxes on the wealthy
d
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For cases in which the International Court of Justice has jurisdiction
a. the case must involve two or more states. b. rulings are considered final and there is no appeal process. c. the case can involve states or non-state actors. d. the United States must be one of the plaintiffs.
If an individual dies without leaving a will and there are no living relatives, then his or her property passes to
A) charity. B) the state. C) friends and neighbors. D) probate.