A Major Characteristic of America's Two Major Parties Is That

question 48

Multiple Choice

A major characteristic of America's two major parties is that they

• A)are highly centralized,with strong national organs exercising heavy influence over weaker state party organizations.
• B)tend to be single-interest parties that avoid becoming multiinterest coalitions.
• C)are coalitions,gaining support from varied segments of the population.
• D)avoid taking moderate political positions in order to attract voters.
• E)are always more powerful at the local level than at the national level.

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Definitions:

Express Contract

A legally binding agreement where the terms are stated clearly by the parties involved, either orally or in writing.

Disclosure

The act of making previously private or confidential information known to others.

General Public

The broad group of people in society who do not have a specific interest in particular topics or areas but are affected by or interested in general issues.

Organization Interests

The goals, priorities, and objectives that are pursued by an organization to ensure its growth, sustainability, and success.