Although Political Parties Do Many Things That Enhance American Democracy,they

question 10

Multiple Choice

Although political parties do many things that enhance American democracy,they do not always do what we might like,because:

• A) our constitutional system was written to prevent parties from having much power
• B) they do not care about American democracy
• C) politicians are motivated by interests in careers, policy goals, and winning office
• D) their members do not agree on many important issues
• E) party leaders are usually East Coast elites who do not care about the problems facing Americans in rural and working-class communities

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Definitions:

Interdependent Parties

Entities or individuals that are mutually reliant on each other, often for resources or outcomes.

Interlocking Goals

Goals in a negotiation or relationship that are interconnected, such that achieving one party's goals can support or enhance the achievement of the other's.

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation strategy focused on dividing a fixed amount of resources, often resulting in a win-lose situation.

Integrative Negotiation

Integrative negotiation is a cooperative approach where parties aim to find solutions that satisfy the interests of all involved, focusing on mutual gain rather than competition.