According to Political Scientist John Aldrich, Which of the Following

question 79

Multiple Choice

According to political scientist John Aldrich, which of the following problems found in democratic governments do political parties help solve?

• A)how to create economic growth, how to protect freedom of speech, and how to achieve equal treatment under the law
• B)how to incorporate young people into the political system, how to convince citizens to trust the government, and how to minimize fiscal shortfalls
• C)how to regulate the number of people seeking public office, how to mobilize voters, and how to achieve the majorities needed to accomplish legislative goals once in office
• D)how to increase the number of people seeking office, how to generate widespread consensus about political problems, and how to limit corruption in government

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Definitions:

Division of Labor

The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different individuals in order to improve efficiency and productivity.

Specialization

The process of focusing on a narrow area of expertise or production to increase efficiency and output.

Individual Level

Refers to analysis or effects observed at the level of individual agents, such as persons or firms, within a larger system.

Abilities of Resources

The skills, knowledge, and competencies that economic resources like labor, capital, and land possess.