Question

19 multiple choice 1 point
functions of political parties in the united states include all of the following except
operating the government.
acting as an organized opposition to the party in power.
signing up large numbers of dues - paying committed members.
recruiting candidates for public office.
presenting alternative policies to the electorate.

20 multiple choice 1 point
examples of party polarization include all of the following except
party - line voting.
the end of overlapping party ideologies.
the rise of extreme ideology in the republican party.
the rise of liberal republicans.
all of the above are true.

Explanation:

Question 19

• Political parties in the US operate the government (e.g., elected officials from parties run government), act as opposition to the party in power, recruit candidates for public office, and present alternative policies. However, US political parties do not sign up large numbers of dues - paying committed members (they have loose membership, no mandatory dues - paying like some organizations).

• Party polarization involves increased differences between parties. Party - line voting, end of overlapping ideologies, and rise of extreme ideology in the Republican Party are examples. The rise of liberal Republicans would be a sign of less polarization (as liberal Republicans would have more in common with Democrats), so it is not an example of polarization.

Answer:

signing up large numbers of dues - paying committed members.

Question 20