Party coalitions persist in part for which of the following reasons?
a. Because party organizations remain decentralized, mirroring the decentralized institutions of American federalism.
b. Because party organizations remain highly centralized, mirroring the political organization of the states.
c. Because party organizations remain quite weak, so as not to impede the candidates.
d. Because party organizations remain strong enough to be able to impose whatever conformity costs are necessary to keep their coalitions in line.
a. Because party organizations remain decentralized, mirroring the decentralized institutions of American federalism.
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