Author Question: What is the responsible party model? Should the United States adopt it? What will be an ideal ... (Read 72 times)

penguins · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

What is the responsible party model? Should the United States adopt it?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The president is not allowed to encourage specific members of Congress to vote for or against a specific bill.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

welcom1000 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Explain how the responsible party model states that parties must present distinct, comprehensive programs for governing the nation.
2, Explain how each party's candidates must be committed to its program and have the internal cohesion and discipline to carry out its program.
3, Explain that the majority party must implement its programs, and the minority party must state what it would do if it were in power.
4, Explain that the majority party must accept responsibility for the performance of the government.
5, Evaluate whether the United States would be better off if it used a responsible party model.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE