Which statement explains how a party's level of coherence affects ...

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Which statement explains how a party's level of coherence affects voters?
 
  a. Parties that are coherent are always going to be mass parties with a large, devoted membership.
  b. Parties that are coherent are more likely to use mass propaganda to persuade uninformed citizens.
  c. Parties that are coherent tend to be ideologically inconsistent, leading to voter confusion on election day.
  d. Parties that are coherent deliver on their election promises; voters can expect policy changes and implementation in line with party ideology.

Question 2

Which statement explains why elected officials in the United States are less likely to be able to enact the agenda of their party than elected officials in Europe?
 
  a. U.S. parties are more ideological than European parties.
  b. U.S. parties must satisfy a broader range of interests than European parties.
  c. The United States has a written constitution that specifies what parties can and cannot do.
  d. The U.S. system is characterized by checks and balances that put obstacles in the way of legislation.

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d