What Is the Purpose of "Exploratory Committees

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of "exploratory committees"?

• A) They seek negative publicity on electoral opponents.
• B) They are formed in order to determine if public policy is in agreement with public opinion.
• C) Potential presidential candidates use them to assess the feasibility of making a formal declaration of official candidacy.
• D) They represent the electoral equivalent of an ethics investigation.
• E) They are committees appointed by Congress to assess the needs of Americans.

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Definitions:

Expectations-States Theory

Expectations-States Theory proposes that social hierarchies and expectations about individuals' performances in a group are formed based on societal stereotypes and perceptions, influencing group dynamics and member roles.

Work Group

A group of employees working towards common goals and objectives, often within the same department or unit of an organization.

French And Raven's

This elaborates on the original French and Raven model by presenting a framework for understanding social influence in groups through the dynamics of power.

Power Bases

refer to the sources of power or authority an individual or group holds, such as expertise, coercion, or referent power.