Which of the Following Developments Triggered the Change in the Party

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following developments triggered the change in the party system during the dealignment era following the New Deal coalition?

• A) Democratic Party support for civil rights and equal rights, and opposition to the Vietnam War
• B) the historic victory of the Republicans in the congressional elections of 1994
• C) Republican Party support for industrial workers and farm laborers
• D) fierce debate about the doctrine of separation of church and state, which the Republicans supported
• E) Ross Perot's crusade for a balanced budget, which upset the Republican coalition

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Definitions:

Diamond/Water Paradox

A paradox stating that (1) the things with the greatest value in use frequently have little or no value in exchange and (2) the things with the greatest value in exchange frequently have little or no value in use.

Value in Use

The utility of a product based on its ability to fulfill the needs of the user.

Value in Exchange

The worth of a good or service in comparison to other goods or services in the context of trade or commerce.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or advantage gained from using an additional unit of a product or service.