Which of the Following Is NOT an Accurate Comparison of American

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an accurate comparison of American political parties to parties from most other democratic countries?

• A) American parties have strong, clear, and focused ideological platforms.
• B) American parties tend to alienate themselves to the ideological extremes during elections.
• C) Parties in most democracies are strong and well organized, whereas American parties tend to be weaker organizationally.
• D) American parties have strong, clear constituencies based along religious, social, and regional differences.
• E) Unlike some European counterparts, American parties cannot depend on unwavering support from their constituents.

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