Elena Coolidge has announced her bid for president. Prior to the announcement, in an attempt to secure her nomination for president, she had appeared on several news channels, visited schools and universities across the country, and built relationships with eminent political personalities. She also started an education fund to raise money for underprivileged children. Elena Coolidge's efforts to
unofficially secure a nomination can be termed as _____.
A) a closed primary
B) the invisible primary
C) the "top two" primary
D) a blanket primary
E) an open primary
B
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is NOT a likely factor that influences the determination of national objectives?
A. Resources B. Interests of international actors C. Public opinion D. Regime type E. National identity
Which of the following represents a way research has become a part of modern public policy and management?
A. Performance measure B. Program evaluation C. Evidence-based policy D. All of the above
Which of the following arguments has not been raised as a defense of the electoral college?
A) It upholds federalism by giving smaller states more voting weight. B) It encourages candidates to campaign on foot and in rural areas. C) It reduces the risk of requiring a nationwide recount of votes. D) Historically, polls show public opinion in favor of keeping it. E) It tends to magnify popular vote victories and further increase the legitimacy of winners.