Which statement about the move from the primary to the general election is accurate?

A) Candidates who become more ideological after the primary election face far less criticism from the public in the general election than those who become more moderate.
B) Candidates who shift only their tone but not their policy positions after the primary election are more successful in the general election.
C) Candidates who appear extremely liberal or conservative during the general election enjoy considerably more support during the general election than those who are more moderate.
D) Candidates who do not face a primary opponent and the accompanying challenges often enjoy a much more straightforward path to election than those with opponents.


D

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Although in Gitlow v. New York, the Supreme Court established the Fourteenth Amendment’s jurisdiction over the states, when it came to free speech, which of the following was also true?

a. The Court soon expressed regret for the decision because the freed defendant, Benjamin Gitlow, started a violent riot with one of his speeches. b. New York declined to follow the ruling by the Supreme Court order and never retried Gitlow. c. Defendant Gitlow’s nomination to the Supreme Court some 25 years later was defeated because of his early activism. d. Defendant Gitlow still had his state-level conviction upheld and went to prison.

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The efforts of government to regulate and support the economy in order to protect and expand citizens’ financial well-being and economic prospects, as well as supporting businesses in the global financial system, is best defined as ______.

a. fiscal policy b. economic policy c. domestic policy d. social welfare policy

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Article III of the Constitution contains the provisions related to the Supreme Court

Indicate whether this statement is true or false?

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The Constitution explicitly states that Congress has the power to

A) appoint Supreme Court justices.. B) establish committees.. C) use a filibuster to block the passage of legislation. D) elect party whips. E) decide requirements for citizenship.

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