Which Statement Explains Why Elected Officials in the United States

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains why elected officials in the United States are less likely to be able to enact the agenda of their party than elected officials in Europe?

• A)U.S.parties are more ideological than European parties.
• B)U.S.parties must satisfy a broader range of interests than European parties.
• C)The United States has a written constitution that specifies what parties can and cannot do.
• D)The U.S.system is characterized by checks and balances that put obstacles in the way of legislation.

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Definitions:

Philosophy

The study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language, often posed as problems to be studied or resolved.

Internal Perspective

An approach that focuses on understanding and evaluating matters based on one's thoughts, feelings, and motivations rather than external influences.

External Perspective

Viewing a situation or problem from an outside viewpoint, often to gain new insights or understand broader implications.

Human Behavior

The range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by humans in conjunction with their environment, which are influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, and genetics.