The Party in Government Comprises

question 35

Multiple Choice

The party in government comprises:

• A) members of the party with the most elected officials in Congress.
• B) the heads of the major national party organizations, such as the national committee and the congressional campaign committees.
• C) voters who identify with a party.
• D) those politicians who have been elected into office under a party label.
• E) elected officials who belong to the party that controls the executive branch.

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Definitions:

Per Se Rule

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Poison Pill Defense

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