“political parties are absolutely essential to democratic government.” explain what this statement means.

Political parties are essential to democratic government because they are the link between the people and the government. They are the principal means through which the will of the people is known by the government and by which the government is held  accountable to the people.

on 6 november american voters will elect members of the house of representatives and the senate, which together are called congress.

both houses of congress are currently controlled by the republican party, which backs president donald trump.

the democrats think they can win control of the house of representatives this year by winning a majority of seats.

doing so would let them block or delay the president’s plans by refusing to enact them.

all 435 seats in the house of representatives are up for election.

if the democrats want to take control of the house by having the most seats, they’re going to have to claim at least 23 from the republicans.

graphic: the battle for the house of representatives

the crusaders are identified in the painting;

c. by the red crosses on their backs