Question 1
The history of American political parties ______.
◦ is a story about narrowing their focus to their party-in-government functions
◦ starts within a decade of the adoption of the Constitution
◦ implies that third parties can never impact presidential elections
◦ demonstrates that they are unnecessary for democratic politics
Question 2
The party-in-electorate chooses candidates for party nominations through ______.
◦ party platforms
◦ political machines
◦ party primaries
◦ nominating conventions