Elections limit the power of which type(s) of government(s)? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)

Answer 1

Elections primarily limit the power of the following types of government:

1. Authoritarian Governments: In authoritarian regimes, elections may exist but are often controlled or manipulated to suppress genuine political competition and dissent. Competitive elections can challenge and limit the power of such regimes.

2. Totalitarian Governments: Totalitarian regimes seek to control all aspects of public and private life, and elections, when they occur, often lack legitimacy. Genuine elections can undermine their absolute control.

3. Oligarchies: In oligarchic systems, power is concentrated in the hands of a small group. Elections can empower wider segments of the population, thereby limiting the power of the oligarchs.

Elections may have a limited impact on democracies, as they are a fundamental component of democratic governance intended to empower citizens and check the power of governmental authorities. However, they still function to ensure accountability and provide mechanisms for change in leadership.

In conclusion, elections limit the power of authoritarian governments, totalitarian governments, and oligarchies.

Answer 2

How did the Democratic Party’s support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 lead to a change in its membership?
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Responses

It led to the withdrawal of many rural farmers.
It led to the withdrawal of many rural farmers.

It led to the withdrawal of many urban workers.
It led to the withdrawal of many urban workers.

It led to the withdrawal of many members in the North.
It led to the withdrawal of many members in the North.

It led to the withdrawal of many members in the South.

Answer 3

The correct response is:

It led to the withdrawal of many members in the South.

The Democratic Party's support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 resulted in the alienation of many Southern white voters who opposed desegregation and civil rights for African Americans. As a result, a significant number of Southern Democrats (often referred to as "Dixiecrats") left the party in the years following the Act. This shift contributed to the realignment of party loyalties in the South.