Which Statement Best Describes What E

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes what E. E. Schattschneider meant by the claim that "political parties created democracy"?

• A) Political parties mobilize majorities for the purpose of taking over government, which is the very definition of democracy.
• B) Through party platform creation, political parties give democratic voters a clear idea of the kind of people they are electing to represent them.
• C) In nominating candidates, political parties narrow voter choice and thus make an otherwise confusing democratic process understandable.
• D) By organizing the election process, political parties make it possible for voters to go to the polls and vote, thereby maintaining democracy.
• E) Political parties facilitate voter choice through their campaigns on public issues about which democratic voters would otherwise have no knowledge.

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Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that assigns costs to products based on the actual time resources are used in the production, improving accuracy in cost allocation.

Customer Service Department

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