A state might hold a primary instead of a caucus because a primary is ________.

______ had the largest historical impact on the U.S. government’s becoming more involved in economic policy.

a. The Great Depression b. World War II c. The Civil War d. The war on poverty e. The war on drugs

Presidential campaigns begin shortly after the midterm elections, if not earlier, because

a. it is important for the candidates to engage the public while the public is still excited about politics—like right after the midterm elections. b. most presidential primaries now take place very early in the election year. c. the public is especially tuned in to politics during the fall because of the free time associated with the Thanksgiving Holiday. d. presidential candidates are often members of the House, so once the election for the House has ended, the members of the House who want to run for president can focus on that race.