Why Are State Conventions and Platforms of Little Importance to What

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why are state conventions and platforms of little importance to what nominees say and do?

• A) Candidates for public office are nominated in primaries rather than in conventions.
• B) Candidates raise their own campaign funds independently of the party.
• C) Candidates need to gather support from the large number of voters, not the small number of party activists.
• D) Party organizations in the United States are generally quite weak.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

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