At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, ________ emerged as a powerful and heavily criticized force in the nominating process because of the closeness of the race between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton.

A. unpledged delegates
B. union leaders
C. superdelegates
D. women's group leaders
E. special interest group leaders


Answer: C

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