To improve diversity among elected officials, some Texas local governments use a(n) ___________ system in which voters may cast a number of votes equal to the number of positions available.
A) cumulative voting
B) single-member district
C) at-large
D) democratic centralist

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Cumulative voting is a system in which voters can allocate their votes however they choose, including giving all of their votes to a single candidate, which can benefit minority candidates and promote diversity among elected officials. Single-member districts and at-large systems do not necessarily promote diversity, and democratic centralism is a political ideology rather than an electoral system.

To Improve Diversity Among Elected Officials, Some Texas Local Governments