Why might political parties shy away from taking strong policy positions?
a. Party discipline may be high, but ideological differences continue to divide.
b. Party membership is too moderate.
c. Parties have no way to bind their elected officials to a party platform.
d. Party powers are limited by the U.S. Constitution.
Answer: c
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