Which of These Statements Best Characterizes the Position of Party

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best characterizes the position of party activists?

• A) They are generally idealists who are unwilling to compromise their principles in any way.
• B) They want, above all, to retain their position or attain higher office.
• C) They tend to take similar positions on social issues and questions involving the federal deficit.
• D) They are quite different in their views than party activists and voters in the other political party.
• E) They represent the mainstream position of the major parties.

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