Which of the following statements about the nature of national conventions is LEAST accurate?
A. As a result of the need for compromise, party platforms are usually more moderate, and less ideological, than the average party supporter desires.
B. Democrats send superdelegates to their national convention, but Republicans do not.
C. The convention is responsible for nominating the party's presidential nominee.
D. The national convention is responsible for drafting and approving the party's platform.
E. Party loyalists and special interests have a strong influence on the party platform formed during the convention.
Answer: A
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