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Although Audrey's party won the gubernatorial elections in Texas, it won only 50 percent of the seats in the general elections. Which statement can cause Audrey to remain optimistic regarding a better performance in the future?
 
  a. Qualifying for being on the ballot is very difficult for minor parties in Texas.
  b. Most of the party's candidates for the posts were decided in the runoff elections.
  c. Surveys showed that 90 percent of voters are well aware of political candidates in lower-level races.
  d. The winning party in the governor's race is listed first on the ballot for the next four years.

Question 2

What must a candidate receive in order to win the general election?
 
  a. a majority of the votes
  b. at least two-thirds of the votes
  c. a plurality of the votes
  d. an endorsement from the governor



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

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Answer: C





 

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