___ Cities have the authority to take control of school districts, towns, and other local governments if it is necessary to provide efficient and effective public protection and services

Why might incumbents want to deemphasize their policy positions during a reelection campaign?

a. Voters do not like feeling patronized by discussing policies they are already fully aware of. b. Stressing policy positions can make enemies as well as friends. c. Stressing policy positions makes voters more uncertain about where the candidate stands on important issues. d. Having clear policy positions makes it harder to attract campaign contributions from interest groups.

Explain the significance of Lawrence v. Texas and United States v. Windsor in regard to the advancement of civil rights in the United States for the LGBTQ community. 

What will be an ideal response?