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Chapter 9 Political Parties
Political Parties Here and Abroad
Political Party a group that seeks to elect candidates to public office. A Political Party can exist as:
a label
organization
a set of leaders
In the U.S. political parties have become weaker in all 3 areas. More independents and split ticket voting
Weaker since the 1960s
Still strong in leader aspect
USA VS. Europe
Europe:
Have more influence because:
Candidates for elective office are usually nominated by party ...
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