Which of the Following Best Describes the Two Major American

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the two major American political parties and their class alignment?

• A) Both parties are closely aligned with major corporate interests.
• B) The Democratic Party is the party of the "working people" in America and looks out for the interests of people who identify themselves as such.
• C) The Republican Party is the party of the wealthy and, unlike the Democrats, relies exclusively on corporate interests.
• D) All these answers are correct.

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