According to James Madison, political parties were ______.
a. the organizations that would link citizens to government
b. a dangerous version of factions
c. not likely to become influential until after the writers of the Constitution died
d. the organizations that would potentially develop policy agendas for the new American democracy
e. unlikely to become influential in American politics
b. a dangerous version of factions
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Party organizations help coordinate the actions of public officials because
A) party unity is expected. B) they limit the number of choices that public officials have. C) they are the major means for bridging institutional differences. D) they are the major means for overcoming ideological differences. E) they instill a sense of patriotism in public officials.
Ruth, a lawmaker, believes that increasing state spending on better education rather than spending large amounts on making the corrections system in Texas larger would result in a decrease in the number of incarcerated Texans
This view is supported by many criminal justice agencies and lawmakers in Texas. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.