What Is the Primary Role of a Party in Government

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of a party in government?

• A) organize the efforts of elected officials to achieve policy goals
• B) design governmental institutions in order to maximize efficiency in the development of public policy
• C) select candidates to seek public office and to assist candidates in organizing election campaigns
• D) develop coherent policy platforms to support the party's electoral efforts
• E) coordinate the actions of ordinary citizens to support the party's candidates for office

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