How Can the Structure of the Republican and the Democratic

question 31

Multiple Choice

How can the structure of the Republican and the Democratic parties be described?

• A) as a loose collection of local and state parties, campaign committees, candidates, and officeholders
• B) as well-organized groups with significant central leadership
• C) as groups organized for the sole purpose of electing the president
• D) as a collection of interest groups all working towards electing national and local candidates
• E) as strong bodies with paid membership and significant party loyalties from all of their members

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Definitions:

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