Which of the Following Is Said to Be a Drawback

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is said to be a drawback to Germany's tradition of strong unified parties in the Bundestag?

• A) New members must serve long stints as backbenchers.
• B) Party leaders can punish defiant members by giving them a low position on the party list.
• C) The electorate can easily identify a party's position across a range of issues.
• D) Political parties tend to adopt consistent positions over time.
• E) The number of independent voters is low and voters belong to and consistently vote for the same party in Germany's parliamentary elections.

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