Why do political parties not take stronger policy positions and force their elected members to make them into law?
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 the party platform.
D. Party powers are limited by the Constitution.
Answer: C
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