In 2000, Republican George W. Bush won the presidency despite
A) his failure to win his party's nomination.
B) winning fewer electoral college votes than Democrat Al Gore.
C) not being on the ballot in five states.
D) receiving fewer popular votes than Al Gore.
E) losing more states than Al Gore.
D
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a. not absolute b. total c. highly fragmented d. minimal
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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a. high cost and high benefit b. high cost and low benefit c. low cost and low benefit d. a and c