Presidential candidates often choose a running mate who can ___ by virtue of certain characteristics.

A. electoral college
B. chief citizen
C. chief of state
D. chief executive
E. chief administrator
F. chief legislator
G. presidential primary
H. balance the ticket
I. winner-take-all
J. keynote address


Answer: H. balance the ticket

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