The presidential primary takes the formal selection of convention delegates out of the control of __________ and places it in the hands of the voters
a. local precinct bosses
b. state party leaders
c. the national committee chairperson
d. big donors
e. party platforms
Answer: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. Lemon— b. strict scrutiny c. establishment d. free exercise
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A. deterrence B. rehabilitation C. recidivism D. incapacitation