According to William G. Mayer, one of the major criticisms of the modern presidential nominating process is that it gives too much influence to
a. larger states that select a greater number of convention delegates.
b. states like Iowa and New Hampshire, which hold their primaries or caucuses early in the nominating process.
c. states like New Jersey and Oregon, which hold their primaries shortly before the national party conventions.
d. local and state party officials, who control a great amount of political patronage positions.
b. states like Iowa and New Hampshire, which hold their primaries or caucuses early in the nominating process.
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A) sovereignty. B) devolution. C) ratification. D) compromise. E) federalism.