What is one function of political parties in the U.S. Political system? A. To pressure lawmakers to vote in certain ways
B. To give moderates more power than liberals
C. To prevent many citizens from voting at all
D. To allow politicians to avoid taking firm positions
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The discoveries of the  renaissance  enabled the creation of new goods for that trade. the  renaissance led  indirectly to the "discovery" of the americas because it created an intellectual atmosphere that promoted  exploration. before the renaissance, there was relatively little interest in science.