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viki

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What was a disadvantage of the old-style caucuses in selecting candidates?
 
  a. It required elites to choose candidates with popular appeal.
   b. It prevented average voters from influencing the nominating process.
   c. It demonstrated concern for the general citizen's desires.
  d. It encouraged loyalty to the party.

Question 2

Partisan dealignment occurs when
 
  a. former partisan supporters no longer automatically vote for their party's candidate.
   b. most members of a party switch to the opposing party in an election.
  c. former party members refuse to support any party candidates.
   d. a third party emerges and draws significant political support.



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tranoy

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a




viki

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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