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What is the primary function of national committees such as the DNC and RNC?
What is the primary function of national committees such as the DNC and RNC?
- To oversee the party's platform and policy decisions
- To provide funding and resources to state and local party organizations
- To coordinate the party's national convention and delegate selection (correct)
- To manage the campaigns of individual Congressional candidates
What is the main idea behind Duverger's Law?
What is the main idea behind Duverger's Law?
- That political parties are essential for democratic governance
- That single-member districts lead to a dominant two-party system (correct)
- That direct primaries are more democratic than caucus systems
- That proportional representation systems always lead to coalition governments
What is the primary purpose of a political action committee (PAC)?
What is the primary purpose of a political action committee (PAC)?
- To organize grassroots campaigns and mobilize voters
- To provide funding for independent expenditures and issue advocacy
- To influence policy decisions through lobbying efforts
- To contribute directly to the campaigns of individual candidates (correct)
What is the term for the process by which a number of individuals or groups work together to achieve a common goal, despite the fact that it may not be in the best interest of each individual?
What is the term for the process by which a number of individuals or groups work together to achieve a common goal, despite the fact that it may not be in the best interest of each individual?
What is the term for the system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference, and the winner is determined by a process of elimination?
What is the term for the system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference, and the winner is determined by a process of elimination?
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?
How can the media affect the opinions of the public?
How can the media affect the opinions of the public?
Why does the two-party system in the United States disadvantage third parties?
Why does the two-party system in the United States disadvantage third parties?
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