Planks are parts of the party platform in the form of issues that are presented to the people. civil rights, taxes, and energy are a few examples of the issues.
a. true
b. false

True.  These are important issues that would push the platform of a candidate and the party that he or she represents.  The more relevant the issues, the more people will take interest in their party and that would help them win public office.

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.

answer; to save lives and protect property;