Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Way in Which

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the way in which political parties perform the function of balancing competing interests?

• A) The political party is usually the major institution through which the executive and legislative branches cooperate with each other.
• B) Political parties help educate the public about important political issues.
• C) Political parties take the large number of people who want to run for office and narrow the field.
• D) Political parties are essentially coalitions-alliances of individuals and groups with a variety of concerns and opinions who join together to support the party's platform, or parts of it.
• E) Political parties take care of a large number of small and routine tasks that are essential to the smooth functioning of the electoral process.

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Definitions:

Center

The point that is equally distant from all points on the circumference of a circle or the surface of a sphere; in geometry, it's the midpoint of any shape or object.

Balancing Point

The point at which an object is in perfect equilibrium under the influence of gravity and does not tip or rotate.

Lever

A rigid bar resting on a pivot point (fulcrum), used to transmit force and movement, exemplifying the principle of mechanical advantage.

Abbreviation

A shortened form of a word or phrase used to save space or provide clarity.