CLEP US Government

Category - Parties

In a system of separation of powers like that in the United States, parties serve to:
  1. Bring about some coordination between the branches of government
  2. Make it impossible for the branches of government to coordinate
  3. Further separate the powers
  4. Dredge up embarrassing information on their opponents
  5. Rehabilitate federalism
Explanation
Answer: A - Parties serve as a means of connection between the branches of government, especially the legislative and the executive branches. The president will frequently work with members of his party in Congress to help push through his favored policy initiatives. This is why it is sometimes said that one presidential role is “head of party”.
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