Which of the Following Is Not an Accurate Comparison of American

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an accurate comparison of American political parties to parties from most other democratic countries?

• A) Compared to other countries, American parties are often ideologically vague.
• B) American parties gravitate toward more centrist positions on issues.
• C) Parties in most democracies are strong and well organized, whereas American parties tend to be weaker organizationally.
• D) Compared to other countries, American parties have more clear distinctions based on social class, ethnic, or religious divisions.
• E) Unlike some European counterparts, American parties cannot depend on unwavering support from their constituents.

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Endowment Effect

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Endowment Effect

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