Which of the Following Statements About Winner-Take-All District Elections with Primaries

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about winner-take-all district elections with primaries is true?

• A)The need to win the primary drives candidates away from the overall center.
• B)The candidate nearest to the "ideological edge" virtually always wins the general election.
• C)The need to win the general election drives candidates to the overall center.
• D)These types of elections typically lead to two parties that claim ideological ground just to the right and left of center.

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Definitions:

Shock Absorbers

Devices designed to absorb and damp shock impulses, often used in vehicle suspension systems.

Nucleus Pulposus

The gel-like inner core of an intervertebral disc, which helps absorb shock and maintain flexibility of the spine.

Intervertebral Disks

The cartilaginous pads located between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as shock absorbers.

Vertebral Foramen

The central canal in a vertebra through which the spinal cord passes, protected by the vertebral arch.