Without our two great political parties cutting across economic and geographic interests, democracy as we know it could never have been made to function." The author of this statement probably meant to suggest that
each party appeals to a different soical class
The political parties in the united states tend to represent sectional interests .
) political parties in the United States tend to represent sectional interests
An important feature of the U.S. political system is the broadly based appeal of the two political parties
Function AND Geographic location
"Without our two great political parties cutting across economic and geographic interests, democracy as we know it could never have been made to function." The author of this statement probably meant to suggest that
Each major political party in America is organized by function AND geographic region. Parties are organized geographically into national, state, and local organizations, and by function into officeholders, activists and paid workers, and voters (the party-in-the-electorate). American political parties are not formally based on social/economic class, anyone can join.
Each major political party in America is organized by function AND geographic region. Parties are organized geographically into national, state, and local organizations, and by function into officeholders, activists and paid workers, and voters (the party-in-the-electorate). American political parties are not formally based on social/economic class -- anyone can join.
The people decides. (By voting)
Decentralization can be caused by factors such as a desire for greater autonomy, a need for more efficient decision-making, a response to political or economic challenges, or as a means to promote democracy and accountability. It can also result from technological advancements that enable decentralized systems to function effectively.
YesAccording to the Democracy Index they score a 7.7 out of 10 in making them a "Flawed Democracy" The Index score countries based on their Electoral Process, Pluralism, Government Function and Effectiveness, Political Participation (who gets to vote), Political Culture, and overall Civil Liberties.(True Democracies score an 8 or higher on the Index)
Corruption affects the poorest the most, in rich or poor nations, though all elements of society are affected in some way as corruption undermines political development, democracy, economic development, the environment, peopleÕs health and more.