How did Abraham Lincoln's performance in the Lincoln-Douglas debates affect his political future?
O Lincoln's strong performance in the debates helped him achieve national
awareness.
O Lincoln's weak performance in the debates hurt his chances of winning the
presidency
O Lincoln's weak performance in the debates made Northerners doubt his ability
to lead
O Lincoln's strong performance in the debates made him popular among
Southern voters.

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d.

thist title points out that you are explaining the nature of the u.s. government. it is the most specific. a representative government consists of a government where decisions are taken according to a voting system. the most essential aspect of a representative government is found in the different structures where voting rights are granted to different groups of people. for example, voting for governor, mayor, president, local police chief etc.

answer; they are called (pebbling);