Which of the following most closely shows typical party-in-government activity?
a. People state that they are Democrat or Republican.
b. Voters provide a central political reference that easily provides information.
c. The leader of the majority party traditionally serves as Speaker of the House.
d. Parties support candidates and electoral work through significant infrastructure.
Question 2
Which survey question would most likely be asked for the purpose of measuring party identification?
a. Do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican, an independent, or what?
b. Are you a loyal campaign worker, and do you enjoy working on campaigns for Democrats and Republicans?
c. Do you frequently vote in elections, and if so, do you think about the political party and vote for Democrats?
d. Are you often willing to discuss your political affiliation with others, and would you discuss affiliation with the Republican Party?