Modern national party conventions serve what end?
a. They assemble delegates who will be assessed for their future political potential.
b. They mobilize support for the nominee who has essentially already been selected.
c. They deliberate on the party's choices for presidential and vice presidential nominees.
d. They hold elections to determine new party leaders.
Answer: b
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