Dealignment Refers to

question 73

Multiple Choice

Dealignment refers to

• A) the decline of partisan attachment within the electorate, the growth in the number of voters identifying themselves as independents, and the rise of split-ticket voting.
• B) the condition in American government wherein the presidency is controlled by one party while the opposing party controls one or both houses of Congress.
• C) the point in history where a new party becomes the dominant political force by supplanting the ruling party.
• D) conflicts within the government that create divided factions, each of which tries to mobilize popular support.
• E) attempts by politicians outside of government to mobilize popular support in order to win governmental power.

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Definitions:

Collectivist Cultures

Cultures that prioritize the group over the individual, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence rather than personal achievement and independence.

Group Conferences

Meetings involving multiple participants, typically organized to discuss, negotiate, or make decisions on shared topics or issues.

Time-Efficient

Capable of achieving desired results without wasting time.

Student-Led Conferences

Meetings between students and their parents or guardians, where the students present and discuss their academic progress and achievements.