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Franby making it easier for voters to identify candidates who share their general beliefs and values
by making it easier for voters to identify candidates who share their general beliefs and values
Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in helping citizens engage with the U.S. government?
increasing citizens' in politics by encouraging them to see opposing parties as the enemy making voting simpler by indicating what positions candidates associated with the party are likely to late motivating citizens to take action on political issues
What are the pros and cons of a minority government?
Benefits of a Minority GovernmentWhile much depends on the types of parties and leaders involved, there are several benefits to having a minority government:Responsiveness: Minority situations make governments extremely responsive to the views of MPs. Instead of government policy being decided by the Prime Minister and Cabinet - with elected members simply following party discipline - governments are forced to take into account the views of its own elected members and the views of other parties to ensure that legislation is passed.Accountability: A minority or coalition government is also more accountable. This is especially true of minority governments that depend on other parties' votes. Opposition parties can hold a government accountable for its actions very effectively by threatening or actually undertaking a vote of non-confidence or voting down government legislation.Transparency: Minority or coalition governments force a lot of communication between parties. For the governing party to pass bills, it must inform other parties of its intentions. This higher level of communication makes government policy much more public and, as a result, much more transparent.Weaknesses of a Minority GovernmentThere are also several weaknesses to having a minority government:Instability: The major weakness of minority governments is their tendency to last for only a short period. Consequently, governments are often unable to fully pursue their policies or mandates before the coalition or negotiations with other parties collapses. The average duration of minority governments in Canada is approximately 18 months.Inconsistency: Because minority governments have to negotiate with other parties regularly to get legislation passed, it is difficult to bring consistency to government policy. The governing party may have to compromise with one party on one issue and then compromise with another party on a different issue. This is particularly problematic in economic policy where government actions in one area can negate or defeat government actions in another area.Inefficiency: The constant demand for negotiation can slow government down considerably. Instead of being able to take swift action on demanding issues, governments are forced to engage in lengthy and tedious negotiation with other political parties. This can be extremely problematic with issues that require immediate action, such as foreign policy and the budget.Blameless government: Minority governments open the possibility for less accountability. This is because the different parties are working together in making government policy. Consequently, it can be difficult to locate blame when policy goes wrong, as the different parties may simply blame one another.
What is an example of delegated power given to the federal government?
The power to engage in war. The power to levy income tax.
How are citizens involved in the 3 branches of government?
Oh, dude, citizens are like the ultimate VIPs in the government show. They get to vote for the big boss (the President), they can complain to their representatives in Congress, and they might even end up in court one day, serving on a jury. So yeah, citizens are basically the extras in the political movie, except they actually have lines.
What are types of political participation?
The three main means of political participation is protest, like the Boston Tea Party. Disobedience, like the acts that were done in the Vietnam War era, and conventinal participation such as voting in elections.
