Author Question: Which of the following is said to be a drawback to Germany's tradition of strong unified parties in ... (Read 89 times)

audie · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following is said to be a drawback to Germany's tradition of strong unified parties in the Bundestag?

a. New members must serve long stints as backbenchers.
b. Party leaders can punish defiant members by giving them a low position on the party list.
c. The electorate can easily identify a party's position across a range of issues.
d. Political parties tend to adopt consistent positions over time.
e. The number of independent voters is low and voters belong to and consistently vote for the same party in Germany's parliamentary elections.

Question 2

With all their institutional improvement, legislatures continue to struggle with their public image.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false