Members of the party-in-the-electorate are self-selected -- selected by themselves. Anyone can register as a voter with a particular political party; it is a personal choice. Party leaders do not select their supporters, nor are they selected by class or race/ethnicity. A voter may feel that one party is more deserving of support by virtue of the way the party's policies impact a certain social class or race/ethnicity, but it is up to the voter to decide whether or not to join.
By themselves
Members of the party-in-the-electorate are self-selected -- selected by themselves. Anyone can register as a voter with a particular political party; it is a personal choice. Party leaders do not select their supporters, nor are they selected by class or race/ethnicity. A voter may feel that one party is more deserving of support by virtue of the way the party's policies impact a certain social class or race/ethnicity, but it is up to the voter to decide whether or not to join.
Members of the party-in-the-electorate are self-selected -- selected by themselves. Anyone can register as a voter with a particular political party; it is a personal choice. Party leaders do not select their supporters, nor are they selected by class or race/ethnicity. A voter may feel that one party is more deserving of support by virtue of the way the party's policies impact a certain social class or race/ethnicity, but it is up to the voter to decide whether or not to join.
voters who identify with a political party
1. Party-in-the-electorate 2. Party organization 3. Party-in-electorate
Yes in general, committee chairmen are selected from members of the majority party.
caucus
The electorate.
Votes for a party's candidates
voters. Trust and support from the electorate are essential for the sustainability of any political party. Without confidence from the people, a party's influence and ability to govern effectively diminish.
John Boehner is the most likely candidate for House Speaker of the 112th Congress.
The party caucus system is an important influence because it selects the Committee members. The selected members head the committees in each chamber.
The members of each political party vote for the the whip. This is not an official government function so the parties do not have to use any particular procedure to elect their leadership. The whip is generally selected by the party leader and then confirmed by a vote of the members.