Multiple Choice
What is the paradox regarding the competitiveness of state legislative elections?
A) At the aggregate level,state legislative elections appear to be extremely competitive,but at the district level they appear to be uncompetitive.
B) When voters show majority support for one party,the other party remains in control.
C) The competition is so great in state legislative elections that voter turnout is ultimately depressed on Election Day.
D) Although a healthy democracy needs electoral competition,state legislative elections are extremely uncompetitive.
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