How Is Party Identification Different from Formal Membership in a Party

question 83

Multiple Choice

How is party identification different from formal membership in a party?

• A) Party identification does not change.
• B) One must receive permission before identifying with a party.
• C) Identifying with a party does not give someone any direct influence over what that party does.
• D) Only citizens can be formal members, while anyone can identify with a party.
• E) We refer to people who support Republicans as "identifying" with them and those who support Democrats as "formally" supporting them.

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