Historically, vicepresidential candidates have often beenchosen to __________
a. help set the president's agenda
b. mentor the president
c. placate symbolic constituency
d. ensure that the president's party will have a good chance of winning the next presidential election
c
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A. 2008 B. 2012 C. 2015 D. 2016
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