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Is it true that Political parties in the US often expel members who vote against the wishes of the party leadership?
Yes and no. There are two levels of leadership, state and federal. On the state level the leadership takes away offices, parking spots and committee appointments. In CA they have been known to move a person from a plush office to a basement cubby. One fellow had a desk in a hallway in the basement. On the national stage they are a bit more subtle, but the effect is the same. Often a person who is running for their office again won't get support from the national party or committees they can use to rise in leadership. So,yes they are punished for not towing the line and unless they fall into place they are exiled resulting in pressure to quit.
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Should members of political parties be given more freedom to vote against their parties?
Members of political parties have all the freedom they want to vote against their parties. The reason this is rare is because if the member wants to get anywhere further in his/her political career, he/she will need a LOT of support from the party. And your party will not help you if you try to vote against it on important issues to the party. Nobody wants to be a pariah in his/her own party.
The first American political parties developed primarily out of?
The first American political parties developed primarily out of the need to provide alternative leadership. They were a platform for criticizing the policies and leadership offered by the government.
Who thought political parties were bad for the government?
George Washington is noted for warning against political parties.
How do the major political parties in the US get citizens more interested in the political process?
by encouraging them to view members of competing parties as enemies
How do the major political parties in the US get citizen more interested in the political process?
by encouraging them to view members of competing parties as enemies
How do major political parties in the US get citizens more interested in the political process?
by encouraging them to view members of competing parties as enemies
Two major political parties and what do its members do?
republican and democrats
What does bipartsan mean?
Supported by members of two parties, especially two major political parties.
how do the major political parties in the united states get citizens more interested in the political process?
By encouraging them to view members of competing parties as enemies
Why didn't George Washington warn against political parties?
Washington did warn against political parties. He was very persistent in saying they were bad for our nation's growth.
What are the institutional characteristics of the political parties?
The institutional characteristics are national party leadership, party platforms, and parties at the state and local level.
What is Washington's position or political parties?
Washington was against having political parties. He could see that they were divisive and created disunity in the country.
