Initial notions of state sovereignty in Europe were the result of conflict over religious issues

Which of the following functions is NOT performed by the major political parties in the American system?

a. Helping to connect the people with their government b. Increasing the diversity of viewpoints represented in the political arena c. Stimulate and focusing public discussion d. Promoting candidates and voter participation e. Helping resolve political conflicts and promoting national unity

Public opinion is __________

a. best ascertained through straw polls b. a collection of individual opinions about a matter of general interest c. typically unified when it comes to domestic issues d. more likely to be radical in "blue" states