The Text Argues That the Central Problem of the Parties

question 58

Multiple Choice

The text argues that the central problem of the parties today is how to

• A)appeal to moderate voters despite the parties' ideological orientation.
• B)win the trust of an increasingly mistrustful electorate.
• C)keep up the appearance of diversity despite the parties' homogeneous makeup.
• D)attract the attention of an increasingly apathetic electorate.
• E)mobilize voters with a declining sense of internal political efficacy.

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