Which Statement Best Describes the Current Ideological Status of the Congress

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the current ideological status of the Congress?

• A)Republicans and Democrats in both the House and Senate have become both more ideologically coherent within their respective ranks and increasingly separated from one another.
• B)The ideological distance between the Republicans and Democrats is the smallest in about a century.
• C)Roughly 30% of House members and 40% of Senators hold centrist views.
• D)Republicans and Democrats in both the House and Senate are internally split ideologically and overlap to a significant degree in the ideological center.

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Definitions:

Restrictive Covenant

A clause in a contract that restricts or limits one party from engaging in certain activities, often to protect business interests.

Breach of Contract

A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations under the contract, leading to potential legal consequences or the right for the other party to seek damages.

Reasonable

A standard of fairness, practicality, and moderation, often used to judge actions or decisions in legal contexts.

Illegal Term

A provision in a contract or agreement that is not enforceable by law because it violates legal statutes or principles.