Because __________ action either way angers one group or another certain issues are "hot potatoes."

The first Super Tuesday primary was held in an attempt to __________

a. increase states' influence over the nomination process b. maximize efficiency c. increase financial gains d. maximize voter interest e. minimize voting costs

What did the white primary in southern states allow? 

A. All races to participate in elections on an equal basis B. Whites to exclude African Americans from voting in Democratic Party primaries C. Voters to select ballots for each party based on different skin colors D. African Americans the opportunity to vote for the first time E. Whites to exclude African Americans from voting in the general elections