Which of the following is true of the national party conventions today?
a. National party conventions occur in all fifty states.
b. The president is appointed from the Democratic and Republican nominees.
c. Battles over the party platform have become heated, television events.
d. The party nominees are now known well in advance.
e. The party nominees are not known until many ballots are taken.
Ans: d. The party nominees are now known well in advance.
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