Political parties are best defined as ______.
a. grassroots movements that find themselves in the heart of a political conflict or policy issue in an efficient and organized way
b. disorganized factions of candidates and activists that seek to control the democratic process through the election process
c. hierarchical layers of leaders, politicians, and supporters that seek to influence public policy through lobbying and political donations
d. organized groups of candidates, officeholders, voters, and activists that work together to elect candidates for political office
d. organized groups of candidates, officeholders, voters, and activists that work together to elect candidates for political office
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A theoretical explanation of the operation of diverse interests in American politics is found in
(A) the Virginia Plan (B) John Stuart Mill's On Liberty (C) The Federalist papers (D) the Declaration of Independence (E) John Locke's Two Treatises of Government
Which of the following groups dominates the membership of the Texas legislature?
A) Anglo men B) Hispanic men C) African American men D) Anglo women