When Issues Have Arisen That Split the Existing Party Coalitions

question 86

Multiple Choice

When issues have arisen that split the existing party coalitions in the United States, which of the following has also occurred?

• A) Party-line voting has declined and ticket-splitting has increased.
• B) Third parties have normally replaced one of the former major parties.
• C) The major parties have merged.
• D) Party-line voting has increased and ticket-splitting has declined.

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