Over Time, What Has Happened to Political Parties in Congress

question 21

Multiple Choice

Over time, what has happened to political parties in Congress?

• A) They've become more inclusive of various ideological perspectives.
• B) They've become more and more similar, giving voters fewer legitimate choices.
• C) They've become more ideologically distinct.
• D) They've found it easier to identify common ground.
• E) They've largely abandoned traditional ideological viewpoints.

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