Which of the following is NOT a critical and legitimate function of an American political party?
a. providing an organizational coherence to the operations of popular elections
b. providing organization for the operation of government
c. contesting elections on behalf of the electorate
d. recruiting and nominating candidates for public office
e. blocking as much legislation as possible from the opposing party in Congress
ANS: E
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following characteristics does not describe a "responsible party"?
a. Common philosophy held by members b. Heavy reliance on personal followings of individual candidates c. Interest group affiliations d. Rewards and sanctions to maintain party discipline
The most numerous type of government in Texas is _____
a. general-law cities b. home-rule cities c. school districts d. counties e. special districts
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A. low conflict and high saliency B. high conflict and high saliency C. low conflict and high risk D. high conflict and high reward