Trace the Operation of Temporary Party Organizations in Texas

question 17

Essay

Trace the operation of temporary party organizations in Texas.How do parties develop their platforms and choose their candidates for office? Explain why you think the system either does a good or bad job of making sure that the parties truly represent the interests and/or preferences of the voters who support them.

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