Political Parties Are Generally Recognized by Scholars as Good for Democracy

question 3

Multiple Choice

Political parties are generally recognized by scholars as good for democracy because they accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) helping to organize elections.
• B) helping to unify disparate social groups.
• C) helping to simplify the choices facing voters.
• D) helping to build compromises around party members' shared policy concerns.
• E) helping to ensure that the majority of the public is satisfied with the performance of the government.

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Definitions:

Item-by-item Arbitration

A method of arbitration where each issue in a disagreement is resolved individually, rather than addressing all issues in a single comprehensive decision.

Final Offer

In negotiations, the last proposal made by one party, after which no further negotiations are intended, usually seen in labor disputes or sales.

Permanent Strike Replacements

Workers hired to replace union members permanently during a strike, a controversial practice that can undermine union power.

Economic Strikes

Work stoppages initiated by employees to demand higher wages, improved benefits, or better working conditions from their employers.