Are Political Parties In Decline?

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Term Paper Title	Are Political Parties In Decline?
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Are Political Parties in Decline?

Are Political Parties in Decline?

        Sean Stafford 1340392

Are Political Parties in Decline?

No:  Ronald Landes In Defence of Canadian Political Parties

Strong point-

      Ronald Landed mentions that the several functions of a political party
focus on the responsibilities of it.  His strongest point too lies within the
responsibilities of political governing.  Walt Bagehot explains that a
political party's chief role is to join the government's executive portion to
that of the legislative portion.  In short, Bagelot believes that parties force
the government to run smoother, and encourage them to solve more problems.

Weak point-

      Landes' weakest point is in regards to the function of party financing.
More spefically the electroal functions of the parties financing.  He feels
that because a party can raise money year in and year out (in fact the money is
flowing more than ever), that the organization is successful.  A simple
explantion exists explaining why more money is coming into the political
parties.  First of all government legislation has changed regarding the amounts
of donations which can be made, i.e. parties can now take more, and larger
donations.  Secondly, politicians are more bussiness oriented and influenced by
large corporations and recieve large donations for corporate involvements.
Parties are not more influencial due to more money, nor are they better
organized.

Yes:  John Meisel Decline of Party in Canada

Strong point-

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