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What is the primary purpose of a party platform?
What is the primary purpose of a party platform?
- To establish the rules for a caucus
- To outline the procedures for a national convention
- To provide a clear statement of a party's policy positions (correct)
- To determine the outcome of a direct primary
According to Duverger's Law, what is the likely outcome of single-member district elections?
According to Duverger's Law, what is the likely outcome of single-member district elections?
- A multi-party system with several strong parties
- A system with a large number of independent candidates
- A proportional representation system with many parties
- A two-party system with a dominant party (correct)
What is the primary function of a political action committee (PAC)?
What is the primary function of a political action committee (PAC)?
- To raise and spend money to support or oppose candidates (correct)
- To nominate candidates for public office
- To file amicus briefs on behalf of a political party
- To provide selective incentives to group members
What is the term for the problem that arises when individuals do not contribute to a group effort because they assume others will do so?
What is the term for the problem that arises when individuals do not contribute to a group effort because they assume others will do so?
What is the term for a court filing in which a non-party submits a brief to express its opinions on a case?
What is the term for a court filing in which a non-party submits a brief to express its opinions on a case?
What is the primary difference between open and closed primaries?
What is the primary difference between open and closed primaries?
According to John Aldrich, why did political parties form?
According to John Aldrich, why did political parties form?
Which type of congressional constituency is closest to the congressmember?
Which type of congressional constituency is closest to the congressmember?
Which of the following is a way that the media can affect the opinions of the public?
Which of the following is a way that the media can affect the opinions of the public?
How has the way Americans get their news changed over time?
How has the way Americans get their news changed over time?
Why does our two-party electoral system disadvantage third parties?
Why does our two-party electoral system disadvantage third parties?
