Question

Political scientist V. O. Key identified three components of political parties: party-in-the-electorate, party organization, and party-in-office. Match Key's three components with the correct idea.
Both parties recruit candidates to run for office.
In the 2022 midterms, the Republican Party took control of the House of Representatives.
Young people are more likely to identify with the Democratic Party.
All Congressional Democrats voted for the Affordable Care Act; all Congressional Republicans voted against it.
Both parties must plan for a national convention.
Susan is a Republican.
Options
Party organization
Party in office
Party in the electorate

Answer 1

Here’s how V. O. Key’s three components of political parties can be matched with the correct ideas:

1. **Party organization**: Both parties recruit candidates to run for office.
Both parties must plan for a national convention.

2. **Party in office**: In the 2022 midterms, the Republican Party took control of the House of Representatives.
All Congressional Democrats voted for the Affordable Care Act; all Congressional Republicans voted against it.

3. **Party in the electorate**: Young people are more likely to identify with the Democratic Party.
Susan is a Republican.

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