Proposals that newsmakers disclose to gauge the public’s reaction are called

What is the main effect the rise in advocacy groups in recent years has had on political parties and their candidates?

a. Political parties have had additional sources for campaign funds. b. It has made campaigns more manipulative and less honest. c. Advocacy groups have distorted issues and confused voters. d. It has pushed them into more ideological and partisan directions.

When compared to the all voters in the general population the delegates to the Republican Party Convention are much more __________

A) independent B)moderate C) conservative D) liberal