Which of the Following Statements About Contemporary American Politics Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about contemporary American politics is most accurate?

• A) Both political elites and most members of the public are highly polarized.
• B) While political elites are highly polarized,most Americans are moderates in terms of public opinion.
• C) Both political elites and most members of the public are moderate and there is very little polarization in politics today.
• D) There is very little polarization amongst elites in Congress but a great deal of polarization amongst elites at the state and local level.
• E) Political elites are polarized but polarization makes legislative compromise easier.

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