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2. Political Parties Two definitions stand in contrast! (Burke vs. Downs)
Burke (18th century) -- A body of people united for
promoting by their joint endeavors the national
interest, upon some particular principle in which they
are all agreed. (focusing on policy and principle)
Downs (20th century) -- a team of people seeking to
control the governing apparatus (정부조직) by
gaining office in a duly constituted election.
(winning elections)

3. Two Different Focuses on Parties
Principle (Policy) vs. Election (Voter)
What differences can be made when we think about the roles and limits of political parties in representative democracy?

4. Can (Should) Parties Change Their Policy Positions?
The issue of party change (transformation)
Should political parties change their policy positions?
Can political parties change their policy positions?
Burkean view of political parties (credibility)
vs. Downsian view of political parties (flexibility)
Credibility (unresponsiveness?) vs. Flexibility (flip-flopping?)
How do parties respond to changes in political and electoral environments?
Do you prefer credible parties or flexible ones?
Do you know any examples of party change?

5. US Partisan Shifts (Realignment) on the Issue of Internationalist Foreign Policy

6. 한국의 경우 Party Change vs. New Party ? (박경미 2004)