In general elections, studies have indicated that party identification __________
a. does not influence voting decisions
b. typically plays a much smaller role than in primary elections
c. is always less important than considerations about the personal characteristics of candidates in determining voting patterns
d. plays a large role in determining voters' choices
Answer: d
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A) protecting the public interest. B) attacking the government head-on. C) protecting their self-interest. D) electing the most qualified people to office. E) to join the main government.
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A. Federal preemption B. A federal mandate C. A continuing resolution D. An interstate compact E. Veto power
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A. anteceding opinion B. certiorariopinion C. contradicting opinion D. dissenting opinion E. concurring opinion