According to the textbook, what is considered “winning” in primary elections?
a. having an absolute majority of votes in every primary
b. beating expectations and gathering momentum, even if the candidate did not come in first in the primary or caucus
c. winning only the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary but no other primaries
d. winning all primaries except the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary because these contests have such little influence on the race
e. taking first place in every primary or caucus on a particular day
b. beating expectations and gathering momentum, even if the candidate did not come in first in the primary or caucus
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A person may become President in one of two ways. He/she may be elected or become President via ____________ if the President dies, resigns, or if the President can no longer do the duties of his/her position.
a. Impeachment b. Compensation c. Succession d. Appointment e. Consignment
A group of delegates to the Constitutional Convention proposed a powerful national government to replace the weak confederation of states. This was known as the
a. Marshall Plan. b. Virginia Plan. c. New Jersey Plan. d. Connecticut Compromise. e. Grand Compromise.
The term "smart power" refers to:
A. using only as much power as necessary to achieve one's goal. B. using influence and persuasion rather than coercion. C. relying on other states to achieve one's goal. D. using the right combination of hard and soft power. E. hiding how powerful one is.