The whips assist the party leaders by
A. voting to support the party platform at the national convention.
B. attempting to convince the general public that congresspersons should vote the party line.
C. passing information to and from members of Congress in accordance with the desires of the leadership of the party.
D. gathering research information.
E. pressuring them to take positions popular among the party rank-and-file.
Answer: C
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