The term used to describe an elected official serving a final term in office is
a. whip.
b. lame duck.
c. yellow dog.
d. political ghost.

the practice of states moving their primaries earlier and earlier is known as
a. "early voting."
b. "primary placement."
c. "front loading."
d. "early loading."

The correct options are as follows:
1. B.
Officials serving final term in their offices are often called lame duck because, they are considered as having less influence with other politicians due to the limited time they have left in the office. On the positive side, such officials are able to exercise their given power with little or no fear of repercussion.
2. C.
Front loading is said to occur when a political party schedule its state party primary election earlier than the general election. States normally indulge in this practice in order to increase influence in the nomination process. Front loading usually favors the front runners and candidates who are able to raise money early.