Early in the nation's history, presidential candidates were selected by __________
a. electors chosen by the party in power
b. rank and file voters
c. party caucuses
d. governors of individual states
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
How would you describe the primary system in Texas?
a) It is always a closed primary. b) It is always an open primary. c) It is a cross between an open primary and a closed primary. d) It is a blanket primary. e) None of the above.
There are several types of measures for dependent variables. Attitudinal measures
a. assess a person's choices. b. assess a person's attitudes. c. assess a person's behaviors. d. assess a person's knowledge or mental ability.
While presidents for many years have held press conferences and answered reporters' questions, it was President Eisenhower who changed the format. How did Eisenhower hold his press conferences?
A) Eisenhower invited reporters to the White House for the first time. B) Eisenhower allowed a press pool that included any reporter of a major newspaper who wished to attend. C) Eisenhower was the first president to use the radio as a medium to reach Americans. D) Eisenhower was the first to hold regular news conferences that were open to all types of news organizations. E) Eisenhower was televised, but the questioning was very rigid and the answers had to be preapproved.