Because party conventions are often poorly attended, __________
a. organized and motivated factions can "capture" the conventions
b. major media outlets play a major role in publicizing them
c. party activists usually skip them in favor of attending candidate campaign rallies
d. nominees from each of the political parties often do not have to compete in primary elections
Answer: a
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