Which of the following is a significant trend in the presidential nominating process over the past three decades?
A) Replacement of national party conventions by national primaries for each party
B) Increasing importance of presidential primaries rather than state conventions
C) A sharply declining role for political action committees (PAC's)
D) Decreasing cost of campaigns
E) Increasing control by political party leaders over outcomes
Answer: B) Increasing importance of presidential primaries rather than state conventions
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