Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in citizens engage with the u. s. government? a. increasing citizens' interest in politics by encouraging them to see opposing parties as the enemy b. funding citizens' trips to washington, d. c. c. pointing out that individual citizens' votes do not make a difference in most elections d. polling citizens to assess their opinions

The correct answer is letter D. It is important for politicians to have access and knowledge of citizens' opinions and needs. Specially nowadays, with so many addressing resources, the political parties are more able than ever to actually acknowledge people's needs and by doing so, citizens' are not only more present and interested in politics but it's also a way of politicians to be seen and assemble votes.

it was certainly a debatable decision, mainly because it was based primarily on political - and not on legal or social - views. since the congress at that time was led by members of the republican party, and the territory that the tribes wanted to turn into an exclusively indian state was predominantly democratic, the proposal (as expressed in the constitution) did not succeed, but the constitution itself proved to be of crucial importance in the creation of the state of oklahoma, and, most importantly, it guaranteed the involvement of representatives of the indian tribes in the government of the future joint state.  

as a member of congress, i would have voted to ratify the constitution, or at least to have it tabled. ignoring it was an interested and partial decision.  

me with my last question i posted