Which of the Following Is True About the Characteristics of the Political

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the characteristics of the political parties and voters in recent years?

• A) Neither party has been able to dominate the national government for a sustained period of time.
• B) Much of the period has been characterized by divided government.
• C) Partisan identification has been closely divided.
• D) National elections have been extremely competitive.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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