Question

Which BEST describes the role of political parties in the United States? *

1 point
Protect the American public from corrupt public officials
Help candidates get elected to public office to control the public agenda.
Meet constitutional requirements for choosing the president
Ensure that free and hones elections are held

Answer 1

Before the general election, most candidates for president go through a series of state primaries and caucuses. Though primaries and caucuses are run differently, they both serve the same purpose. They let the states choose the major political parties’ nominees for the general election.