Question

The primary goal of an american political party is

a. peaceably influencing the american public.
b. signing up large numbers of deeply committed members.
c. getting the party's candidates elected to office by winning elections.
d. collecting member dues.
e. trying to find the other party doing "bad" things.

Answer 1

The primary goal of American political parties is to get their party's candidates elected to office by winning elections. This in turn gives them control over policy and legislation. Power and control are the ultimate goals. This can only be achieved by winning elections.