Which of These Statements Best Describes Polarization in the Modern

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes polarization in the modern Congress?

• A) Congress is almost completely polarized along party lines.
• B) Congress is almost completely polarized by region.
• C) Congress is much less polarized than in the 1970s.
• D) Congress is currently experiencing a period of rapid depolarization.

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Procedural Memory

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The aspect of human memory that involves the ability to consciously recall facts and events.

Sequential Memory

The ability to remember a sequence of events or pieces of information in the order in which they occurred or were presented.

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