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Bagg, Samuel; Bhatia, Udit
The journal of political philosophy, September 2022, 2022-09-00, 20220901, Volume: 30, Issue: 3Journal Article
The organization of political parties presents a serious puzzle for democratic theory. On the one hand, nearly everyone recognizes their essential role in supporting collective decision-making and popular accountability. On the other hand, many parties are internally undemocratic, inviting precious little input from ordinary members and supporters. Indeed, political parties have often been accused of entrenching various interests and blocking democratic progress.
