Scholars Refer to a Period When a Major,lasting Shift Occurs

question 14

Multiple Choice

Scholars refer to a period when a major,lasting shift occurs in the popular coalition supporting one or both parties as

• A)a critical election or realignment period.
• B)a transitional phase.
• C)an era of discontent.
• D)an era of good feelings.
• E)a period of nonpartisanship.

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Definitions:

Bipartisan Agreement

An agreement or cooperation between two major political parties that typically oppose each other's policies.

Presidential Campaign

The organized effort to elect a candidate to the presidency, involving campaigning, debates, and voter engagement strategies, culminating in the national election.

Texan President

A reference to the president of the Republic of Texas, a sovereign state in North America that existed from 1836 to 1846.

New Dealer

A supporter or implementer of the New Deal programs initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s to combat the Great Depression in the United States.