The Major Reason for the Persistence of the American Two-Party

question 21

Multiple Choice

The major reason for the persistence of the American two-party system is

• A)that there are naturally only two sides to political disputes.
• B)regional conflict.
• C)the existence of single-member election districts.
• D)the existence of state laws prohibiting the placement of a third major party on the ballot.
• E)proportional representation.

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Definitions:

Opposition

The movement or capability of positioning one's thumb against the fingertips of the same hand, enabling grasping and manipulation of objects.

Pronation

The movement of rotating the forearm or foot so that the palm or sole is facing downwards or backwards.

Circumduction

A circular movement of a body part, such as a limb, that outlines a cone shape.

Circumduction

A movement that combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction in such a way that the distal end of the body part moves in a circle.