The authors question whether there actually is a national election because

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The correct answer is "All of the above are correct" because each point (A, B, and C) highlights different aspects of how the decentralized administration of elections by local and state officials, their discretionary powers, and the variability in ballot designs can collectively raise questions about the uniformity and fairness of what is considered a national election process.

The Authors Question Whether There Actually Is a National Election