How many states employ a winner-take-all system in which all their electors are awarded to the presidential candidate who wins the most votes statewide?
a. 35
b. 38
c. 40
d. 48
e. all 50
d. 48
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The rise of the dollar-gold standard in 1971 reflected the decline of America's preeminent financial position
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Explain how corruption still occurs within China, even though party members are supposed to combat such occurrences
A) China's authoritarian government depends on the cadres, who engage in corruptive practices such as accepting bribes and fake "taxes," to run the country. B) The Communist Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection expels party members who do not agree with the cadres' corruptive practices, thereby eliminating the opposition. C) China's Communist system prevents any of its officials from losing power. D) Any corruption done by the cadres does not hurt the regime in anyway.
The conflict between Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia in the 1990s was primarily __________, resulting in the collapse of Yugoslavia
a. an Islamic revolution b. a military takeover c. a separatist war d. a coup
Which of the following is common in the last days of an election campaign?
A) Campaign laws are changed without public notice. B) Interest groups make last minute contributions to campaigns. C) Candidates change their positions on key issues. D) Courts hear challenges to candidate qualifications.