Identify the correct statements- 
A. Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is an example of a cadre based party. 
B. Otto Kirchheimer argues for a category of catch-all parties". 
C. O. Kirchheimer puts the US Republican and Democratic parties in the category of catch-all parties. 
D. Anthony Downs portray politicians as power-seeking creatures who are willing to adopt 'whatever policies are likely to bring them electoral success. 
E. Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of UK Declaration of freedom. 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

The correct statements under option (c) are:
· A: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is indeed an example of a cadre-based party. Cadre-based parties typically have a strong internal organization with active members playing a significant role in shaping party policies and strategies.
· B: Otto Kirchheimer is known for his theory of catch-all parties, which describes political parties that aim to attract a broad range of voters by downplaying ideological commitments and focusing on electoral success.
· C: Kirchheimer does place the US Republican and Democratic parties in the category of catch-all parties due to their broad-based appeal and focus on electoral competition over ideological purity.
· D: Anthony Downs in his economic theory of democracy portrays politicians as rational actors who seek power and are willing to adjust policies to maximize electoral success. This theory emphasizes the self-interest of political actors in democracies.
The following statement is incorrect:
· E: Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence, not the UK Declaration of freedom. There is no such document as the "UK Declaration of freedom."
Information Booster:
1. Cadre-based party: These parties have a well-organized membership base, where decisions and policies are formulated by a core group of active members, often seen in authoritarian regimes like China.
2. Catch-all party: This concept by Otto Kirchheimer refers to political parties that aim to appeal to a wide range of voters by reducing ideological rigidity and focusing on electoral success.
3. Anthony Downs: In his book "An Economic Theory of Democracy", Downs describes politicians as self-interested individuals who craft policies primarily to win elections, rather than for ideological reasons.
4. US Democratic and Republican Parties: These are classic examples of catch-all parties, focusing on broad voter coalitions and electoral competition.
5. Thomas Jefferson: He was the principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), a foundational document of the United States that declared independence from Britain.