The party organization of a political party does all of the following EXCEPT
A. provide a structural framework for the party.
B. create law.
C. recruiting volunteers.
D. identifying candidates for office.
E. organize conventions.
Answer: B
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The "exclusionary rule" is interpreted to protect which of the following?
a. no person can be excluded from participation in the political system b. individuals can be prevented from giving speeches if violence might result c. no opposing or minority view can be excluded from public discussion d. evidence gathered illegally cannot be used against a defendant in court
What happens at the national party conventions?
A. Delegates are assembled so the party can assess their future political potential based on their writing of the party platform. B. Presidential and vice presidential candidates are nominated, a party platform is written, and party rules are revised. C. Candidates are sworn to adhere to both the letter and the spirit of the party platform once they are elected to office. D. Elections are held to determine the new party leaders, who then appoint the members of the national and state committees.
What is gerrymandering?
a. The creation of one-party-only voting districts. b. A form of illegal voter suppression. c. The manipulation of legislative districts in an attempt to favor a particular candidate. d. An attempt to swing states in favor of a particular candidate, such as for the Senate.
Which of the following statements about interest groups going public is FALSE?
A) Interest groups carefully cultivate their public images. B) Interest groups market not only their stand on issues but their reputations as well. C) More and more organizations have launched expensive public relations efforts. D) The public relations of most groups tend to be characterized by hard sell and bias.