Which of the Following Is an Assumption of the Electoral

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption of the electoral reward and punishment voting model?

• A) Politicians who want to stay in office have strong incentives to bring about peace and prosperity.
• B) Each of the parties is cohesive and unified.
• C) Citizens vote on the basis of how well they like the party's candidates.
• D) Parties may or may not do what they say they will do.
• E) Both parties distrust the other.

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