Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET January 2017 Political Science
The 'catch-all party' describes the post-Second World War party system in
AWestern Europe ✓ Correct
BEastern Europe
CThe US party system
DAll of these
Correct answer: (A) Western Europe — The catch-all party describes the post-war party system in Western Europe, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The catch-all party describes the post-war party system in Western Europe, so that is the answer.
★Such a party tries to attract a broad range of voters with varied views.
★Otto Kirchheimer developed the theory of the catch-all party.
★Traditional parties moderated their programmes to widen their appeal.
★This made them more electable but could create internal disagreement.
★It marked a shift away from narrow class or ideological parties.
★The concept is rooted in the experience of Western Europe.
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