According to the Text, Critical (Also Called Realigning) Elections Have

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to the text, critical (also called realigning) elections have all of the following characteristics except

• A) they are relatively rare.
• B) ideological conflict is generally higher than in other elections.
• C) party coalitions generally shift, as some groups shift their loyalty from one party to the other.
• D) turnout is generally lower than in other elections.
• E) the winning party shapes the ideological agenda for years to come.

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