At Times There Have Been Stark Transformations in the American

question 44

Essay

At times there have been stark transformations in the American party coalitions called "realignments." Using either the transition from the second to the third party system, or from the fourth to the fifth, explain what a realignment is and how it occurs.

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Definitions:

Congruence

The state or quality of being in agreement or harmony.

Suggestion Systems

Programs designed to enhance upward communication by soliciting ideas for improved work operations from employees.

Upward Communication

The process by which information or feedback is communicated from lower levels of an organization to its higher levels, often involving feedback or reports from employees to management.

Downward Communication

The flow of information from higher levels of management to subordinate levels within an organization.