Briefly Assess Why Dealignment in the Party System Has Occurred

question 82

Essay

Briefly assess why dealignment in the party system has occurred and identify one of the signs in terms of an increase or decrease in party affiliation.

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

A situation in which market supply equals market demand, and prices stabilize.

Demand Price

The highest price consumers are willing to pay for a good or service at a given quantity, reflecting the value placed on the item by the market.

Substitutes

Goods or services that can be used in place of each other, where an increase in the price of one leads to an increase in demand for the other.

Imposes a Quota

A restriction, set by a government, on the maximum number of units of a particular product that can be imported or exported within a given period.