As a result of his 1858 debates with stephen douglas, abraham lincoln select one: a. gained many new supporters outside of illinois. b. won election to the united states senate. c. came to be regarded by southerners as an antislavery fanatic. d. was appointed to the leadership of the republican party. e. was appointed to an open house seat by the republican governor of illinois.

Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in citizens engage with the u.s. government? o a.) funding citizens' trips to washington, d.c.. o b.) motivating citizens to take action on political issues. o c.) encouraging citizens to work with members of other parties to create change. o d.) polling citizens to assess their opinions. answer is b.) motivating citizens to take action on political issues.