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Final answer:
In at-large elections, everyone votes for a representative, unlike district elections where only voters within specific geographic areas select their representatives. At-large systems are designed to consider the wider community's interests but could lead to neglect of certain neighborhoods.Therefore, the correct answer is option b) National election.
Explanation:
In at-large elections, everyone votes for a representative, not just people in affected districts. In contrast to district elections, where a municipality is divided into geographic districts with voters in each area selecting their own council members, at-large elections allow all voters to select representatives who will serve the entire electorate, such as all the residents of a city. Historically, at-large systems have been viewed as a means to mitigate the power of localized political machines and encourage council members to consider the interests of the entire community. However, there is a risk that specific neighborhoods, particularly those that could be disadvantaged due to poverty or prejudice, may be overlooked in at-large elections.
While national elections frequently involve electoral districts in which voters choose their representatives (as in the U.S. House and Senate elections), the president is elected through the Electoral College, not by at-large popular vote. The Electoral College can result in situations where the elected president did not receive the majority of the national popular vote.