What does Ostrogorski mean by "extra-constitutional forms"? - ✔✔Ostrogorski refers to informal and
unofficial political practices that are not
... [Show More] explicitly outlined in the constitution as "extra-constitutional
forms."
Are those good or bad for the constitution and governance? - ✔✔The impact of extra-constitutional
forms on the constitution and governance can vary. They can provide more flexibility and adaptability in
the political process, but they can also lead to a lack of accountability and undermine the rule of law.
Why does one need to study extra-constitutional forms? - ✔✔The study of extra-constitutional forms is
important because they can significantly influence political outcomes and play a crucial role in shaping
political systems.
Why does candidate nomination feature as the central issue around which parties started
developing? Where was this process more pronounced: in the electorate or in government -
✔✔Candidate nomination became a central issue because it allowed political parties to have a greater
degree of control over the selection of candidates and the overall political process. This process was
more pronounced in government bodies, such as party conventions and primaries.
Why did Congressional Caucus in 1824 became a "new, extraordinary, self-created central power" -
✔✔The Congressional Caucus in 1824 became a new, extraordinary, self-created central power because
it had the ability to choose the presidential nominee and exert significant influence over the party's
platform and agenda.
Was Caucus a faction? Was it unconstitutional? Extra-constitutional? - ✔✔The Caucus was a faction
within the party, but it was not necessarily unconstitutional or extra-constitutional. It operated within
the existing framework of the party, but it exercised significant power and influence.
What was the mechanism enabling the president to effectively pick his successor? - ✔✔The president
was able to effectively pick his successor through various means, such as endorsing a particular
candidate and using his political influence to shape the nomination process.
Who benefitted from holding all ballots concurrently? From having many elected offices? - ✔✔Holding
all ballots concurrently benefited those who had a strong base of support and could win multiple offices
simultaneously. Having many elected offices allowed for greater opportunities for political power and
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