The process known as front-loading refers to
A. Presidential candidates raising funds far in advance of the first presidential primary
B. A presidential candidate seeking endorsements before officially declaring candidacy
C. The tendency of states to choose an early date on the primary calendar
D. Political Action Committees contributing money to candidates at least one year before the first presidential primary or caucus
E. The winner-take-all principle of the electoral college
Answer: C. The tendency of states to choose an early date on the primary calendar
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