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Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Political Parties

Critical Thinking Questions

1. Suppose you are the leader of your party’s caucus or conference in the House of Representatives. Why would you want to convince your party’s elected officials to support the party’s position on an issue? Why might you want to let them vote as they think best?
2. Is the spoils system a good idea or a bad idea? Why?
3. How would we know that a realignment is taking place in American politics?

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