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1. political _ have certain policies that they believe in.

2. republicans usually are more _ than democrats

3 national party conventions take place every _ year

4 a _ is made up of statement of beliefs, policies and candidates promises

5 the platform committee is made up of delegates from each _ and territory of the country

6. political parties are most active during _ year

7. the opposition party closely watches the actions of the party in _ .

8. political parties may hold _ to pay for campaigns.

9. the platform committee listens to _ for the platform before the convention begins

10. the party not in power is called the _ party.

11. why do you think the opposition party suggests changes to be made in government?

12. why do you think political parties would rather have an incumbent running for reelection than have a new candidate ?