What is the purpose of a party platform?

A. To inform voters of a party's core beliefs and positions.

B. To give a third party a chance to get candidates on the ballot.

C. To ensure that one of the two major parties wins every election.

D. To prevent a national party from influencing state elections.

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Richard Sutton

10 April, 02:09

What is the purpose of a party platform?

A. To inform voters of a party's core beliefs and positions.

B. To give a third party a chance to get candidates on the ballot.

C. To ensure that one of the two major parties wins every election.

D. To prevent a national party from influencing state elections.

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Cadence · Answer 1

A. To inform voters of a party's core beliefs and positions

Nathalia Weeks · Answer 2

A is the correct answer.

A party platform is the formal list of the party's core beliefs and positions for that election cycle. It is, in essence, what the party is going to run on for that election.

A lot of jockeying goes into creating the party platform. Everybody usually leaves happy about some things and unhappy about others.

What is the purpose of a party platform?A. To inform voters of a party's core beliefs and positions.B. To give a third party a chance to get candidates on the ballot.C. To ensure that one of the two major parties wins every election.D. To prevent a national party from influencing state elections.