Why Might Parties at the State Level Have Less Power

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why might parties at the state level have less power than those at the national level?

• A) The creation of party primaries took control of the nomination from party leaders and gave it to the voters.
• B) Local issues are usually not ideological in nature.
• C) The rise of media campaigns made candidates more reliant on money than local party volunteers.
• D) Legislative campaign committees raise money from individuals and interest groups and then distribute it to candidates at the national political party level, thereby weakening the influence of the state party.

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