The Fact That Parties Have Brand Names Means

question 60

Multiple Choice

The fact that parties have brand names means

• A) the only thing distinguishing them is reputation.
• B) their names evoke certain positions or issues.
• C) that citizens have a long-standing record of support for a party.
• D) that citizens are likely to grow tired of their party at some point, as they often do with brand-name products, and will shop for a new party.

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Definitions:

Free-Rider Problem

A situation where individuals benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them or contributing to their cost, leading to underprovision of those goods or services.

Selective Benefits

Privileges or services provided by groups to their members that are not available to the general public.

Interest Groups

Organizations or groups that advocate for specific issues or policies, aiming to influence public policy and government decisions.

National Level

Pertains to the activities, policies, or matters that affect a nation as a whole, as opposed to local or regional levels.