The provision that a successful candidate for president must win at least a quarter of the vote in most states is designed to
a. ensure a basis of nation-wide support for an elected president.
b. guarantee that candidates will campaign in most states.
c. force candidates to deal with national, not local, issues.
d. provide more opportunities for "chopchop" deal making.
e. increase voter turnout.
a
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The "invisible college" helps to
A) promote scientific study of psychic events and phenomena. B) protect researchers from malpractice suits. C) connect scientists into a communication network. D) connect scientists into a large computer network.
Which of the following social movements drew on the populist tradition of Andrew Jackson and expressed resentment over the insular nature of U.S. politics, which they viewed as misguided and corrupt?
a. Occupy Wall Street b. Tea party c. AIPAC d. Jubilee 2000