Why did the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) fail?

What will be an ideal response?

Due to opposition from Southern states, it failed to get the support of three-fourths of state legislatures.

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How are normal trade relations typically granted?

a. Trade relations are granted under a "fast track" basis, whereby Congress limits debate and amendments. b. Trade relations are granted by executive order of the president. c. Trade relations are granted following a two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress. d. Trade relations are granted following a two-thirds vote in the Senate.

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Which of the following statements is true of a national committee?

a. A committee consists of representatives chosen fromall the state party organizations. b. Themembers of a committee work independently. c. The chairperson of a committee is formally elected by its party's presidential nominee d. A committee does not impact presidential elections in any way. e. The chairperson of a committee is elected annually.

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