Question

Which of the following is a contributor to the decentralized nature of the two major political parties?
a. federalism
b. poor leadership skills
c. the Constitution
d. international influences

Answer 1

the two major parties are often described as though they were highly organized, close knit, well disciplined groups. neither party is anything of the kind, both are highly decentralized, fragmented, disjointed, and often beset by factions and internal squabbling. (Federalism, the nominating process)