Evaluate the different functions of political parties in the American system of government.
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Which of the following statements regarding the two major parties in the United States is most accurate?
A. they clearly dominate all aspects of American politics B. they are more constrained in their campaign finance abilities than corporations C. they face serious competition from third parties in elections D. they have no control over the nominations process
A law that limits a fundamental right will be held to violate substantive due process, unless:
A) it promotes the interests of the majority over those of the minority. B) it is an ex post facto law passed by Congress. C) it allows noncitizens to freely practice their fundamental rights. D) it promotes a compelling or overriding state interest. E) it is declared during times of monetary recession.
The __________ Amendment says that says that those powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states
a. First b. Eighth c. Tenth d. Fourteenth
Elections enable voters to replace public officials or force officeholders to __________
a. create mandates b. resign c. change political parties d. change their policies