The pressures that parties face to point out sharp differences between their positions and those of the opposition have led to increasing ______.

Which of the following statements about the socioeconomic basis of party loyalty is false?

a. Social class has more influence on party loyalty in the United States than in Europe. b. Social class has more influence on party loyalty in Europe than in the United States. c. The Republican Party traditionally is known as the "party of the rich." d. Democrats and Republicans draw support from upper-, middle-, and lower-status groups.

Evaluate the roles of size, leadership, and cohesiveness in interest group power and argue which of these you believe to be the most important and why.?

What will be an ideal response?