Political party activists determine their party's nominee for th presidency at a(n) ___________ convention

Prior to the Civil War, states monopolized power in the federal system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

According to the text, what percentage of ambassadorships went to political friends and campaign contributors from the Kennedy through the Obama administrations?

a. About 33 percent on average b. Slightly more than 50 percent on average c. About 10 percent on average d. About 80 percent on average e. The percentage varies greatly by administration—with Democratic presidents higher than Republican ones.