Which of the following differentiates a mass party from an elite party?

A. Compared to elite parties, mass parties rely relatively more on leaders' personal
prominence.
B. Unlike an elite party, a mass party is dominated by leaders who hold office in
government.
C. Mass parties cannot be formed as extensions of labor unions, which is possible in
the case of elite parties.
D. As opposed to elite parties, members in the electorate play a more active role in
determining the party's policy commitments in mass parties.
E. Mass parties avoid engaging in policy making and suppress the interests of its most
active supporters, while elite parties struggle to bring in material change.


D

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