The expected service refers primarily to federal jobs that are filled on the basis of patronage. Costs are more widely distributed in client politics. Ideology plays a larger role in the client politics. Client politics does not involve interest groups. The Constitution is written to make governing difficult.
Candidates declare their political party affiliation.
Candidates are elected based on their political party's platform. Court of Appeals. The state legislators meet two-times a year. The state legislature is divided into two houses. State officials who are elected in non-partisan races.