How does the Electoral College affect the American electoral system?

A. It magnifies the popular support of the losing candidate.
B. It discourages third-party candidacies.
C. It ensures that the most popular candidate becomes president.
D. It ensures that the president is supported by a majority of the population.

Answer: B

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a. totally removes the common people from the policy-making process. b. is representative of the Athenian model of government. c. is not consistent with the principles and values of the framers of the American Constitution. d. was designed by the Supreme Court. e. dilutes the influence of the common people.

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Affluent residents who are dissatisfied with a community tend to want to ________ community services

A. publicize B. privatize C. politicize D. emphasize

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