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Explain the Role of the Parties in Congress

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Explain the role of the parties in Congress.How does party leadership differ between the two chambers and why? Explain recent trends in party leadership strength over time as well as the reasons for changing strength.


Definitions:

Single-Seat

Pertaining to electoral systems or legislative chambers in which one representative is elected from each district or constituency.

Winner-Take-All

An electoral system in which the candidate receiving the most votes wins all the available seats or delegates, as opposed to proportional representation.

Proportional Basis

A system or method of allocation in which amounts or resources are distributed according to a proportionate ratio or percentage.

Third Parties

Third parties are political parties in a two-party system that are not one of the two dominant parties. They offer alternative policies and candidates but often face significant challenges in gaining widespread electoral support.

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