During the “Era of Good Feeling,” presidents were effectively chosen by

Critics of the proposal to switch to direct election of the president contend that it would lead to ___________

a. an election system in which recounts are the norm b. an unfair advantage to the Democratic Party c. an increase in political extremism d. an unstable political system

Martin is a college-educated African American. He is a certified financial planner with an advanced degree whose salary and commissions put his pretax income above $150,000. His neighbor William, also African American, owns a recording studio

Although his business is thriving, he has yet to match Martin's earnings and is still attending night school to finish an associate's degree. Based on these profiles, which of the following statements is true? a. Martin is more likely to vote than William. b. William is more likely to vote than Martin. c. William and Martin are equally likely to vote. d. Neither William nor Martin is more likely to vote than any other African American, regardless of career, income, or level of education.