Historically, Realignments Occur

question 46

Multiple Choice

Historically, realignments occur

• A) when new issues combine with economic or political crises to mobilize new voters and persuade large numbers of voters to reexamine their traditional partisan loyalties.
• B) approximately every 10 years.
• C) when Congress approves of them.
• D) after midterm congressional elections but not after presidential elections.
• E) only when the Constitution is amended.

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Definitions:

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