Which of the following statements best characterizes the relationship of the national party committees to the party system?

A. National party committees have autonomous authority over the party system.
B. National party conventions have autonomous authority over the party system.
C. National party conventions derive ultimate authority from state parties.
D. National party committees have with no central authority.


Answer: D

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