Early Presidential Primaries and Caucuses Are More Important Because

question 53

Multiple Choice

Early presidential primaries and caucuses are more important because

• A) they allocate more than 85 percent of all delegates in the nomination process.
• B) they encourage more candidates to run for the nomination in later primaries and caucuses.
• C) they determine who the vice presidential nominee will be.
• D) they can help a candidate secure media attention and financial support.
• E) they are held in the largest,most populated states.

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