Veto player theory suggests that countries containing many veto players with conflicting policy preferences are likely to be characterized by:

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When a country has many veto players with conflicting policy preferences, it becomes difficult to pass any major policy changes. This results in a greater policy stability, with smaller shifts in policy and less variation in policy shifts. Additionally, veto players with opposing interests may limit each others' agenda-setting powers, resulting in weaker agenda-setting powers overall. Therefore, all of these characteristics are likely to occur in a situation where a country has many veto players with conflicting policy preferences.

Veto Player Theory Suggests That Countries Containing Many Veto Players