Which of the following statements about the presidential nomination process is most accurate?
A. The nomination process in use today originated with the founders to elect the second president of the United States.
B. Super delegates comprise at least 50% of the delegate votes in the Republican Party.
C. Winning primary elections in states with a large number of electoral votes labels the candidate a front-runner.
D. Front-loading primaries have been discouraged by both major political parties.
E. The process of nominating presidential candidates is controlled by the public, rather than the party elites.
Answer: E
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