The Electoral Reward and Punishment Model of Voting Maintains That

The electoral reward and punishment model of voting maintains that

A) candidates take the most popular positions they can during an election campaign.
B) parties appeal to the midpoint of the political spectrum.
C) past performance and personal competence are important for explaining vote choice.
D) parties offer clear and distinct policy positions during the campaign.
E) candidates differ from their party's platforms to decrease accountability.