Question

Which activity represents a major role that political parties play in elections? A. Informing the public about candidates and issues B. Selecting the winners in major elections C. Creating and passing legislation regulating elections D. Providing the materials and machinery for voting and counting ballots

Answer 1

Answer:

Informing the public candidates and issues.

Explanation: Political parties play an important role in setting the tone and tenor of politics in the national life.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Informing the public about candidates and issues

Explanation:

Political parties put forth candidates, but the voters are the ones who select the winners.

Elected candidates who serve in state legislatures and the US Congress create and pass legislation, but that's their work as legislators, not the work of political parties.

Local and state election officials operate the polling stations where voting occurs.

Political parties are organized at the local level (cities or counties), as well as at the state and national level.  Above the volunteers who serve on the front lines, there will also be local and state and national party leaders and committees.  The state and national conventions of each party play a key role in developing party platforms during each election cycle.  The party platforms present the party's views on issues, and the party helps candidates campaign and put forth their message in the months leading up to elections.