Which of the following principles is not part of the responsible party government model?
a. The winning party should carry out its program once in office.
b. Parties should present clear and coherent programs to voters.
c. Voters should hold the governing party responsible at the next election for executing its program.
d. Legislators should be responsive to their constituencies, even if doing so means voting against their party's program
e. Voters should choose candidates on the basis of party programs.
Ans: d. Legislators should be responsive to their constituencies, even if doing so means voting against their party's program
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