'on the direction' versus 'on the course'

[Fekos]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #188 "American Presidents - William Jefferson Clinton", question 9

Clinton had a significant influence on the ......... of the Democratic Party.

(a) road
(b) path
(c) direction
(d) course

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #188 "American Presidents - William Jefferson Clinton", answer 9

Clinton had a significant influence on the direction of the Democratic Party.

Correct answer: (c) direction

Your answer was: incorrect
Clinton had a significant influence on the course of the Democratic Party.
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Hi,
Why "direction"? I thought "course" would be right.

Thanks
Fekos

[Saneta]

why not: course?

many thanks

[Beeesneees]

Good question, For me, 'course' fits there just as well as direction.
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