Which of the Following Interpretations of Partisanship Is Correct

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interpretations of partisanship is correct?

• A) Empirical research has demonstrated that most Americans change their partisanship frequently.
• B) A party might be a shorthand cue for some voters but a source of personal identity for others.
• C) Few Americans are willing to identify themselves as Republicans or Democrats and answer questions accordingly.
• D) Scholars have no clear understanding of partisanship and the role it plays in American politics.

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