How Is Party Identification Different from Formal Membership in a Party

question 83

Multiple Choice

How is party identification different from formal membership in a party?

• A) Party identification does not change.
• B) One must receive permission before identifying with a party.
• C) Identifying with a party does not give someone any direct influence over what that party does.
• D) Only citizens can be formal members, while anyone can identify with a party.
• E) We refer to people who support Republicans as "identifying" with them and those who support Democrats as "formally" supporting them.

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Definitions:

Preganglionic Neuron

Autonomic neuron that has its cell body located within the central nervous system and sends its axon through a nerve to an autonomic ganglion, where it synapses with postganglionic neurons.

Postganglionic Axons

The axons of neurons that conduct impulses away from a ganglion in the peripheral nervous system to a target organ.

Preganglionic Axons

Nerve fibers originating from the central nervous system that extend to a ganglion, transmitting impulses to postganglionic neurons.

Autonomic Nervous System

Nervous system composed of nerve fibers that send impulses from the central nervous system to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.