In essence, the 1972 nomination rules changes
A) allowed ordinary voters to choose the candidates.
B) gave party leaders total control of choosing the candidates.
C) reinforced the mixed system.
D) told states what system to use to choose the candidates.
E) destroyed the two-party system.
A
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