All of the Following Statements Concerning Parties in American Democracy

question 34

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning parties in American democracy are true EXCEPT this one:

• A) They help provide a linkage between voters and elected officials.
• B) They help to unify a fragmented government.
• C) They provide a voice for the opposition to official government policy.
• D) They have become an impediment to the operation of modern democracy.
• E) They differ from interest groups in that they seek to nominate and elect officials to public office.

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Definitions:

Human Value Orientation

A perspective that prioritizes human values, ethics, and well-being in decisions and actions.

Cultural Misunderstanding

Situations where differences in cultural values, practices, or language lead to misinterpretation or conflict between individuals or groups.

Social Awareness

The ability to understand and respond to the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of others, acknowledging societal norms and dynamics.

Value Orientations

Fundamental beliefs that guide preferences, actions, and attitudes in individuals and cultures.