I suppose I should, but in that case I think it's something of a redefinition of the word and less than useful. Especially since you have to, for example, fact

I suppose I should, but in that case I think it's something of a redefinition of the word and less than useful. Especially since you have to, for example, factor in strength of party discipline methods. For example, expect a great discontinuity when the Senate started being selected by popular vote instead of by each state's legislature.