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Article: Republican Party
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Republican Party
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The Republican Party is one of the two major parties in American politics and government. Like the Democratic Party, the Republican Party
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s organization reflects federalism and the separation of powers. Each state has a Republican state committee and most American cities, towns, and counties also have Republican committees. Usually, Republican voters choose members, officers, and chairs of these state and local committees. Through primaries and caucuses, they also choose delegates to represent them at Republican national conventions.
Republicans in the states and territories also choose members of the Republican National Committee (RNC). In addition ...