I believe the correct answer is actually:
"1. the election results were challenged in court up to five weeks after the election"
1. In some states, counties are divided into townships. ... Whereas the federal government and state governments share power in countless ways, a local government must be granted power by the state. In general, mayors, city councils, and other governing bodies are directly elected by the people.
2. the benefit or well-being of the public.
3. can prescribe policies on commerce, taxation, healthcare, education, and many other issues within their state.
4. budgeting and appropriation of funds for all county activities; building and maintaining county roads; making and enforcing civil and criminal resolutions and ordinances not in conflict with state law, including those for land use and building construction
5.the First Amendment
Answer:
A. Chancellor Otto von Bismarck