California is one of several states to have signed onto the "national popular vote" law, meaning that its (presidential) electoral college votes will go to the winner of the popular vote rather than the state vote (when enough states sign onto the plan, which probably will not go into effect until 2020).

Political parties in the United States have always utilized the national convention system to nominate candidates for the presidency and vice presidency

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How does Texas differ from the federal government with regard to campaign contributions?

A. Unlike the federal government, Texas does not require campaign donors who live in the state to reveal their name and information. B. Unlike the federal government, Texas allows donations received for state and local races to be tax deductible and written off at the end of the year. C. Unlike the federal government, Texas has rules limiting the amount of time prior to an election in which a candidate can raise money. D. Unlike the federal government, Texas places no limits on the amount of money a person or PAC can contribute to most political candidates.