During reconstruction in the south, african americans
a. became members of the democratic party
b. served in state legislatures and the us congress
c. were unable to found or build their own school
d. could vote in state elections but not federal ones

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.