The publicly stated purpose of the convention to be held in 1787 was to
A) develop and write a new Constitution.
B) revisit the principles established in the Declaration of Independence.
C) revise the Articles of Confederation.
D) expand the rights of individuals who did not own property.
E) create a system of government that would abolish the institution of slavery.
C
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A. voluntary associations, operating at local, national or regional levels, organized in pursuit of shared interests, but not seeking profit or public office B. actors working to influence global society C. collective action for social change involving very loosely organized individuals, networks, and NGOs D. voluntary association of people outside of families, firms (companies), and states (governments)
Campaign messages ______.
A. tend to have little effect on elections in the United States because the effects cancel out B. are chosen to match the strengths and interests of the candidate so it is easier to remain on message C. depend on two things: the national context and who is running against them D. are developed on an ad hoc basis and are very rarely rooted in any type of research