Why is winning the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary important for a presidential campaign?

a. The convention winner is determined by who wins the most states, so a small state victory is just as beneficial as winning California or Texas

b. It is important to win in these heavily conservative states because potential contributors donate more to conservative candidates.
c. These two states enjoy a disproportionate share of wealthy voters who are able to bankroll the candidate's campaign.
d. Winning in these early states builds momentum.

d

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Which statement explains why the publication of the Pentagon Papers in the New York Times was significant for the relationship between media and the government?

a. It led to an immediate reversal in defense policy. b. It was the first instance of the media openly challenging government policy. c. It created a more adversarial relationship between reporters and public officials. d. It showed the government's disregard for content published in the mainstream media.

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