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Are American political parties highly centralized or highly decentralized?
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Political parties in the U.S. are highly decentralized and "weak" (according to most political scientists). This is likely because of the primary system combined with a first-past-the-post electoral system, in which voters from individual districts choose the nominee for each party. This allows voters to choose who most reflect their values (like pro-gun, anti-abortion Democrats in the South).
In the UK, where the parties are much stronger and more centralized, the leadership of the parties choose the nominees for each district -- the voters get no say. This lends itself to party members falling in line with the wants of the party leaders much more.
John McCain and Arlen Specter are basically impossible in the UK.
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Do the major parties have decentralized structure?
yes
Attitude of the American people toward political parties?
The attitude of the American people toward political parties is seen in the strong feelings an d loyalty they have in their respective parties. The two main political divides in America are Republicans and Democrats.
Are British and American political parties in decline?
yes
What are the major causes of the decentralized nature of political parties?
the two major parties are often described as though they were highly organized, close knit, well disciplined groups. neither party is anything of the kind, both are highly decentralized, fragmented, disjointed, and often beset by factions and internal squabbling. (Federalism, the nominating process)
Which institution developed outside the limits of the written constitution of the United states?
Political Parties.
How did Allen and sedition acts divide American political parties?
There were no political parties in the Adams administration.
Do the major parties have decentralized structure?
yes
Attitude of the American people toward political parties?
The attitude of the American people toward political parties is seen in the strong feelings an d loyalty they have in their respective parties. The two main political divides in America are Republicans and Democrats.
Both parties are highly decentralized?
True/yes
Are British and American political parties in decline?
yes
What are the major causes of the decentralized nature of political parties?
the two major parties are often described as though they were highly organized, close knit, well disciplined groups. neither party is anything of the kind, both are highly decentralized, fragmented, disjointed, and often beset by factions and internal squabbling. (Federalism, the nominating process)
Which of these was one of the first American political parties?
republicans and fedelarists
How are the french political parties different from the American system?
wierd
One of the main differences between American political parties and interest groups is that?
Interest groups focus on a specific policy where as political parties have a wider spectrum on their political agenda.
The first American political parties developed primarily out of?
The first American political parties developed primarily out of the need to provide alternative leadership. They were a platform for criticizing the policies and leadership offered by the government.
What is one effect that parties have on the American political system?
They take votes away from major parties candidates.
What role do political parties play in American life?
Prevented major parties from adopting the ideas of their supporters.
