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What is the central claim of democratic theory?
What is the central claim of democratic theory?
The central claim of democratic theory is that democracy induces governments to be responsive to the preferences of the people.
What role do political parties play in modern democracies?
What role do political parties play in modern democracies?
Political parties organize politics in every modern democracy.
What do some observers claim about the role of parties in democracy?
What do some observers claim about the role of parties in democracy?
Some observers claim that parties are what induce democracies to be responsive.
What is the opposing viewpoint regarding parties and democracy?
What is the opposing viewpoint regarding parties and democracy?
Why is the debate about parties and democracy important in new democracies?
Why is the debate about parties and democracy important in new democracies?