The use of direct primaries instead of the convention system in selecting presidential candidates result in which of the following? I. A weakening of party control over nominations
II. A reduction in the costs of election campaigns
III. An increase in the number of people involved in the choice of candidates
IV. An increase in voter turnout in midterm elections

(A) I and III only
(B) II and IV only
(C) III and IV only
(D) I, II, and III only
(E) I, II, III, and IV

Why were the numbering trials held from 1945 to 1946 ?

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.

Ahistorian has discovered a letter written by an early roman emperor. she translates the letter and discovers that it contains orders to a general before a battle. she works to determine when the letter was written to figure out which battle the letter references.the historian in the passage is most clearly demonstrating which historical thinking skill? a. identifying causes and historical contextb. thinking chronologicallyc. making and evaluating arguments and interpretationsd. analyzing historical sources