Which of the Following Statements Is True of American Politics

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of American politics?

• A) Americans who are unhappy with the two major political parties cannot participate in American politics.
• B) A key characteristic of recent politics has been the extreme nonpartisanship of party activists and members of Congress.
• C) The rules governing campaign financing hinder the major parties as well as the minor parties.
• D) Minor parties have found it extremely difficult to compete with the major parties for votes.
• E) The rolling realignment after the elections of 1968 has resulted in parties that are much more heterogeneous.

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