Which of the following is consistent with the mandate theory of elections?
A)the idea that voter turnout is higher when citizens are required to vote and are fined if they fail to do so
B)the belief that a functional democracy mandates electoral participation by a large number of voters
C)Mitt Romney's claim that Obama won the 2012 presidential election because he had given gifts to various constituency groups
D)Barack Obama's claim that his victory in 2012 meant that the public wanted to raise taxes on the wealthy

Question

Which of the following is consistent with the mandate theory of elections?
A)the idea that voter turnout is higher when citizens are required to vote and are fined if they fail to do so
B)the belief that a functional democracy mandates electoral participation by a large number of voters 
C)Mitt Romney's claim that Obama won the 2012 presidential election because he had given gifts to various constituency groups
D)Barack Obama's claim that his victory in 2012 meant that the public wanted to raise taxes on the wealthy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mandate theory of elections suggests that the winning candidate has a mandate from the electorate to carry out their proposed policies, as exemplified by Barack Obama's interpretation of his victory as a public endorsement for raising taxes on the wealthy.

Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Mandate Theory