The Division Between the Two Major Parties on Most Policy

question 27

Multiple Choice

The division between the two major parties on most policy issues, with members of each party unified around their party's positions with little crossover, is called

• A) partisan polarization.
• B) divided government.
• C) unified government.
• D) party unity voting.

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Definitions:

Mixed Cost

An expense that has both fixed and variable components, changing in total with the level of activity but not in direct proportion.

Least-squares Regression

A statistical method used to determine the line of best fit by minimizing the sum of squares of the differences between observed values and those predicted by a linear function.

High-low Method

A technique used in accounting to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Utility Costs

The expenses associated with using utilities such as water, electricity, and gas in a business or household.