While Traditional Party Conventions Were ________, Contemporary Party Conventions Are

question 28

Multiple Choice

While traditional party conventions were ________, contemporary party conventions are ________.

• A) deliberative assemblies to determine nominations; simple ratifications of nominations that have already been determined
• B) simple ratifications of nominations that had already been determined; deliberative assemblies to determine nominations
• C) financed solely by the federal government; financed by interest groups, private donors, and corporations
• D) financed by interest groups, private donors, and corporations; financed solely by the federal government

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Definitions:

Ronald Reagan

The 40th President of the United States (1981-1989) known for his economic policies known as "Reaganomics," the end of the Cold War, and conservative political ideology.

Herbert Hoover

The 31st President of the United States (1929-1933), whose term was notably marked by the onset of the Great Depression.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that took place during the 1930s, characterized by high unemployment, deflation, and a significant fall in economic activity.

Economic Expansion

A phase of the business cycle where the economy grows and increases its output, leading to higher employment and income levels.