In 2012, in which state did Republicans win control of both chambers of the state's General Assembly for the first time since Reconstruction ended in 1874

Which of the following is a primary activity of political parties?

a. dividing the electorate b. creating interest groups to lobby government c. seeking to gain office for their candidates d. reducing accountability mechanisms e. reducing partisanship

The tripartite/three-legged stool model of party organization has three general components. Which one refers to the formal structure that sets rules for party operations and provides services for various party units and candidates?

a. party in the constitution b. party in the electorate c. party in government d. party as organization e. party as provider