In Discussing Contemporary Political Parties, the Text Makes All of the Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

In discussing contemporary political parties, the text makes all of the following points except

• A) increased levels of party activity are not the same thing as party strength.
• B) the rise of candidate-centered campaigning is a myth.
• C) party organizations are largely political consulting firms at the service of candidates.
• D) primaries have undermined party control of nominations.
• E) U.S. parties have not always been as weak as they are now, but they have always been decentralized and fragmented.

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