GCEGovernmentPolitical Parties and Electoral Systems2023

Which of the following best distinguishes a cadre party from a mass party?

AA cadre party relies on a large dues-paying membership for funding
BA cadre party is organised around a small group of influential elitesCORRECT
CA cadre party seeks to mobilise the widest possible electorate
DA cadre party operates only during periods of military rule
AI
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
A cadre party, as conceptualised by Maurice Duverger, is built around a small nucleus of prominent and influential individuals, often notables or elites, rather than a large membership base. Mass parties, on the other hand, depend on large-scale membership and dues for their finances and mobilise broad sections of the population. Options A and C describe characteristics of mass parties.
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