Describe the role of the national party committee, differentiating it from the other main political party organizations. Who makes up the committee? Where does its main power reside?

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

An ideal response will:
1, Outline the responsibilities of the national party committee: "The Democratic and Republican national committees conduct the business of the parties during the four years between national conventions. The chair exercises little power when a president from the party is in office, because the party chair is compelled to take direction from the White House. When the opposition controls the presidency, the party chair exercises more influence in party affairs, although the extent of that power is still not very great."
2, Describe the committee's composition: "The national committees are made up of elected [people] from each of the states, a sizable staff, and a chairperson, but they rarely meet. The real business of the committee is run by the party chair, assisted by the committee staff."
3, Assess where the main strength of the committee lies: "Although the national committees have little direct power, they have become increasingly important as campaign service organizations for party candidates running for national and state offices."