Under which of these systems is party discipline likely to be highest?
A)a system in which the population is highly polarized along ideological lines
B)a highly centralized system in which candidate selection is in the hands of party leaders
C)a decentralized system in which candidate selection is in the hands of local party organizations
D)a system where candidate selection is partly in the hands of party leaders and partly in the hands of local organizations

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a highly centralized system where candidate selection is in the hands of party leaders, there is likely to be a strong sense of party discipline as the party leaders have a significant amount of control over the candidates that are selected and therefore the behavior of the elected officials.

Under Which of These Systems Is Party Discipline Likely to Be