How Do Political Parties Balance the Competing Interests of the Members

question 13

Multiple Choice

How do political parties balance the competing interests of the members? 

• A) By hiring a mediator to resolve a conflict between party members 
• B) By appointing a party president who is given the absolute authority to take important decisions 
• C) By considering the opinion of the public 
• D) By adopting a view broad enough to encompass the opinions of all the party members 
• E) By adopting the view of the majority

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