Why Would the Two American Parties Feel the Need to Take

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why would the two American parties feel the need to take more extreme issue positions?

• A) because more extreme positions on issues will be more likely to receive press coverage
• B) because most general election voters hold extreme positions on issues
• C) to usurp support for third parties
• D) to satisfy the party activists
• E) so that they don't appear to flip-flop on issues

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