The Idea That the Platforms of the Political Parties Will

question 43

Multiple Choice

The idea that the platforms of the political parties will tend to become similar over time is

• A)not a reflection of reality.
• B)true in theory but not true in actuality.
• C)called the principle of minimum differentiation.
• D)called the principle of minimal political confrontation.
• E)the result of intense lobbying pressure.

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