Abstract
In recent years there has been a steady stream of literature proclaiming the decline of the American party system. It is argued that the parties have been losing their "relevance," their critical capacity in responding to social needs and problems. This allegation entails serious ramifications as political parties have long been viewed as performing many vital functions in the American political system.
Department(s)
Political Science
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.15763/issn.2374-7781.1988.9.0.1-18
Rights Information
American Review of Politics is open to the public and reusable under the terms of a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA license.
Publication Date
8-1-1988
Recommended Citation
Ellickson, Mark C. "Policy Preferences Of Political Party Leaders And The Mass Public: A Southern Perspective." American Review of Politics 9 (1988): 1-18.
Journal Title
American Review of Politics
