From the Perspective of Activists and Candidates,the Basic Purpose of Political

question 1

Multiple Choice

From the perspective of activists and candidates,the basic purpose of political parties is to

• A) recruit political leaders.
• B) stimulate political activity and provide information.
• C) moderate differences between groups.
• D) organize the decision-making activities of government.
• E) win elections in order to gain control over public policy.

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Definitions:

Centralization

The concentration of decision-making authority at the top levels of an organizational hierarchy.

Standardization

The process of developing and implementing technical standards to ensure that materials, products, processes, and services are fit for their purpose.

Specialization

The process of focusing on a specific area of knowledge or skill within a profession or field of study, leading to increased efficiency and expertise.

Formalization

The extent to which rules, procedures, and standards are written and explicitly articulated within an organization, leading to consistency and predictability in behaviors and processes.