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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Definitions:

Constitutional Amendment

A modification or change to a constitution, which in the United States requires a specific and rigorous process involving both Congress and the states.

Abolished Slavery

The action or legal process of formally ending the practice or institution of slavery, where individuals are owned by others as property.

Freed Slaves

Individuals who were emancipated from slavery, often after legal acts or at the conclusion of conflicts such as the Civil War.

Racially Integrated

The process or state of combining people of different races in a community or institution.