1) which of the following would be most likely to occur if there were no nominating step in american electoral politics?
a) many people would run and the best, most qualified candidate would win.
b) many people would run and the winner would be elected with a relatively small percentage of the vote.
c) fewer people would run and most votes would be "wasted".**
d) fewer people would run and the differences between the candidates would be made very stark.
2) in what way does this excerpt show that the speech is a typical keynote address from a national political convention?
a) it is highly informative, but bland and generalized
b) it offers a point-by-point explanation of the party's platform**
c) it offers a stinging criticism of the other party's presidential nominee
d) it places into nomination the presidential candidate's pick for vice president.
3) which of the following is important when a primary schedule is heavily front-loaded, as it was in 2008?
a) a clear stance on the issues b) the ability to raise money c) a comprehensive general election strategy d) a steady, slow-building following with the primary electorate**