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In Texas, any party whose candidate for governor receives more than 20 percent of the vote must

A) hold a primary election to nominate candidates. B) hold a party caucus to nominate a candidate. C) subject the proposed slate of candidates to a state-wide referendum. D) hold a recount of all primary votes. E) register with the Texas Ethics Commission.

Which statement describes the relationship among elected officials, their constituents, and political parties?

a. PACs and constituents, when compared to party leaders, hold little sway over elected officials' policies. b. Elected officials hold themselves more accountable to PACs and constituents than to political parties. c. Elected officials generally keep promises made to party leaders and ignore those made to constituents, ensuring their "frontrunner" status in upcoming primaries. d. Political parties maintain strict control over elected officials due to direct campaign contributions, regardless of the interests of constituents.