Why Aren't Ideological Contests in America Like Those in Europe

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why aren't ideological contests in America like those in Europe?

• A) because most Americans share many of the same fundamental beliefs
• B) because there are too many parties to have any kind of coherent ideological arguments in Europe
• C) because the party system is so much older in Europe that most of the parties' ideological differences have been ironed out
• D) because our two-party system is much more contentious than that of the multiparty systems in Europe
• E) because partisan politics doesn't exist in Europe

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Definitions:

Norm Intensity

The degree to which a norm is accepted and enforced within a group or organization, affecting members' behaviors and attitudes.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or team are united in pursuing common goals and how well they bond with each other.

Social Behaviour

Actions among individuals, shaped by social norms, cultures, and societal structures, that affect and are affected by others.