Members of Congress, state legislators, and other elected officials are members of political parties. They make decisions on the basis of partisanship. This means their policies or programs have the full support of their party. Appointments at all levels of government are often made on the basis of party connections. Which of the following statements is true about elected officials?
1) Elected officials always make decisions based on their party's policies and programs.
2) Appointments at all levels of government are always made on the basis of party connections.
3) Elected officials do not make decisions based on partisanship.
4) Partisanship has no impact on the policies and programs of elected officials.
