​Among the Lessons Learned Since Primaries Became the Predominant Method

question 5

Multiple Choice

​Among the lessons learned since primaries became the predominant method of choosing presidential candidates,one is ______________.

• A)​Iowa and New Hampshire have been emphasized by the media far out of proportion to their actual importance to the process.
• B)​incumbent presidents now face more opposition than under the older system.
• C)​that candidates have become more reliant on support of their national parties.
• D)​the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary do matter.
• E)​primaries are subject to more charges of electoral irregularities than the convention system that preceded primaries.

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The process of gradually gathering or acquiring an increasing quantity of something over time.

Fraud

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Execution

The process of carrying out a court order or judgment, including the legal procedures involved in enforcing rights or the carrying out of the terms of a legal document.

Negligent Misrepresentation

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