The Theory of Responsible Party Government Predicts That in Elections

question 267

Multiple Choice

The theory of responsible party government predicts that in elections,

• A) the political parties will take similar positions.
• B) the winning party should carry out its mandate.
• C) the voters will decide how to vote based on the personalities of the candidates.
• D) voters will vote mostly according to party identification.
• E) none of the above

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