Why Might Parties at the State Level Have Less Power

question 37

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) Voters are more concerned with policy proposals, such as public works programs, rather than partisanship.
• C) The rise of media campaigns made candidates more reliant on money than local party volunteers.
• D) Much needed funding is usually donated to the national party level, leaving states without much influence.

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