Voter participation in local government is often lessened by ________

The policy of containment is evident in the United States' response to the __________, which involved U.S. efforts to prevent the further spread of Soviet influence to North America

Fill in the blank with the right word.

In comparison to male candidates, female city council candidates tend to________

A. raise less campaign money B. lose at higher rates C. receive more support from neighborhood organizations D. get negligible media attention during campaigns