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What powers are given to the states in elections that have caused an underrepresentation for certain voting populations?(1 point) Responses States are allowed to decide who can vote. States are allowed to decide who can vote. States can deny mail-in ballot options for specific voting populations. States can deny mail-in ballot options for specific voting populations. States put heavy voter ID restrictions on all voters. States put heavy voter ID restrictions on all voters. States decide where polling locations will be and what languages voting material is printed in.

States are allowed to decide who can vote.

States can deny mail-in ballot options for specific voting populations.
States decide where polling locations will be and what languages voting material is printed in.

In Smalltown there is a local election where two candidates are competing for a city council seat. Candidate Jonas has received significant financial support from a large corporation known for its influence in local politics, while Candidate Hernandez has relied on grassroots donations from individual citizens. Question: Based on the scenario described, which of the following statements BEST illustrates the potential impact of political contributions on the electoral process? (1 point) Responses Candidate Jonas is more likely to win because they have the financial support of a powerful corporation. Candidate Jonas is more likely to win because they have the financial support of a powerful corporation. Candidate Hernandez is guaranteed to win because grassroots donations generally total more than corporate contributions. Candidate Hernandez is guaranteed to win because grassroots donations generally total more than corporate contributions. Statistically, both candidates have an equal chance of winning as financial backing bears little impact on political outcomes. Statistically, both candidates have an equal chance of winning as financial backing bears little impact on political outcomes. Candidate Hernandez is more likely to win because the candidate with lower financial backing tend to win local elections.