How does the Constitution create incentives for party organization?Group of answer choicesOnly by developing party organizations in the elected units of government can they effectively counter individuals serving in the judiciary and bureaucracyThe government cannot function until formal party organizations are instituted because parties clearly identify the common goodThe provision for enacting laws and electing leaders puts a huge premium on building majority alliances across institutions and electoral unitsThe unicameral nature of the legislature with many interests from the states requires an organizational force to overcome barriers to collective action

The threat of collective punishment by the voters gives the majority partyGroup of answer choicesa strong incentive to govern in a secretive manner so voters are kept in the dark about policya strong incentive to govern in ways that please votersa strong incentive to appoint opposition party members to important offices so voters will think the party is faira strong incentive to downplay the party label so voters are confused about which candidate is with which party

The Constitution created two political parties.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

What is the role of political parties in good governance?A) To ensure unlimited power for the ruling governmentB) To serve as a check on the ruling governmentC) To prioritize the interests of under-represented groupsD) To manipulate public opinion and control policies

What is the role of political parties in ensuring responsiveness and accountability ingovernance?A) To defend every action of the ruling governmentB) To criticize every action of the ruling governmentC) To promote good governance and hold government accountableD) To mobilize citizens to support ruling government actions

Political parties serve toGroup of answer choicesoffer citizens a choice in the direction of their government.allow a coalition of common interests join together for a political purpose.offer the public a choice between policies and leaders.bring numerous candidates for office under a common label.All these answers are correct.