Question

in general, you would expect the platform of a political party to
a) consist of party leaders called planks.
b) lead to a national convention.
c) determine the outcome of a general election.
d) guide the political issues of the party’s candidate.

Explanation:

• Option A: A party's platform has "planks" (policy statements), not party leaders called planks. Eliminate A.
• Option B: A national convention is where the platform is developed, not the other way. Eliminate B.
• Option C: A platform influences but doesn't determine election outcomes (many factors matter). Eliminate C.
• Option D: A political party's platform outlines its stances, guiding the candidate's political issues. This matches the purpose of a platform.

Answer:

D. guide the political issues of the party’s candidate.