President Obama's health care bill originated in a conservative think tank and was implemented by the Republican governor of Massachusetts. Despite this, the Republican opposition to it was total and unyielding. This is an example of __________.

During the nomination campaign, __________, while during the general election campaign __________

A) parties in each state hold a primary or caucus; the electoral college casts its ballots B) parties in each state hold a primary or caucus; we are likely to see multiple televised debates between the candidates of the two major parties C) parties in each state hold a primary or caucus; each party holds a national convention to showcase its candidate D) potential candidates explore the possibility of running for president; each party holds a convention to showcase its candidate E) potential candidates explore the possibility of running for president; we are likely to see multiple televised debates between the candidates of the two major parties

Which of the following statements pertaining to soft-liners is true?

A. Soft-liners do not prefer to liberalize. B. Soft-liners believe in narrowing the social base of the dictatorship. C. Soft-liners manage opposition groups. D. Soft-liners are content with not seeking out allies.