Seth Masket, a political scientist who specializes partly in political parties and partisanship, has published this essay which outlines the institutional weaknesses of state legislatures in many states, but which then suggests that these deficiencies can partly be overcome by political parties. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link.
ALL 99 houses of ALL 50 State legislatures are minority rule gerrymander OLIGARCHIES — all with MONARCH leaders.
It shows.
Destruction of older cities, insane urban sprawls, govt debts, etc. etc.
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P.R. and nonpartisan ApplV.