Which of the Following Is Probably the Greatest Weakness of American

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is probably the greatest weakness of American political parties?

• A) Parties are unable to control the selection of the candidates who run for office under the party banner and to direct their activities.
• B) Parties are vulnerable to being taken over by minor parties.
• C) The national parties can't tell the state and local party organizations what to do.
• D) The national conventions set the rules by which the national party is governed for the next four years.
• E) The inability to unite local, state, and national campaigns.

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