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A)Which of the following statements identifies factors that led to the formation of political parties in the United States?(1 point)
Political primaries and general elections led to the creation of political parties.
Gerrymandering was the major factor that led to the formation of political parties.
Caucuses and incumbents led to the creation of political parties.
Economic and social policies led to the formation of political parties.
A)Which of the following assesses the primary election process from past to present that different political parties used to nominate candidates?(1 point)
In early U.S. history, Republican primaries were run by senators.
A senator was sent to represent a group of people in an electoral process.
By 1915, 30 states had implemented direct primaries in their electoral process.
Today, Democrat citizens determine candidates in presidential primaries.
In early U.S. history, Democrat primaries were run by the people.
An elected citizen was sent to represent the people in an electoral process.
By 1915, at least 40 states used direct primaries in their electoral process.
Today, Republican delegates determine candidates in open and closed primaries.
In early U.S. history, Republican and Democrat primaries were run by delegates.
A delegate was sent to represent a group of people in an electoral process.
In 1915, 45 states had implemented direct primaries in their electoral process.
Today, U.S. citizens determine candidates in open or closed primaries.
In early U.S. history, Republican and Democrat parties ran primaries.
A party member was sent to represent the party in an electoral process.
In 1915, at least 25 states chose against direct primaries in their electoral process.
Today, Republican and Democrat political parties determine candidates in caucuses.
A)Which of the following assesses the role political parties play in administering government at the national level?(1 point)
Political parties determine the number of U.S. representatives at the national level.
Political parties use a strategy called gridlock to create laws and policies at the national level.
Political parties use a strategy called gridlock to create a plank at the national level.
Political parties dictate laws and policies that are implemented at the national level.
A)Which of the following best analyzes the negative impact political parties can have on public policy?(1 point)
Political parties can bring like-minded individuals together to promote a policy initiative.
Political parties can use their platforms to spread misinformation about a policy they dislike.
Political parties can recruit, help train, and financially support candidates to win elections.
Political parties can change the party ideology to ensure public policy is aligned to their views.
A)Which of the following actions by political parties most negatively affects the legislative process?
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Political parties can polarize members of Congress, resulting in gridlock.
Political parties can polarize individuals of different parties, creating competition within government.
Political parties can influence voters to choose a candidate without knowing their positions.
Political parties can promote a divided government to further their agenda.