Which of the Following Is One of the Contributing Factors

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the contributing factors to the increase in partisanship at all levels of government since the 1980s?

• A) the increase of moderates within the political parties
• B) tension over the debt ceiling bill introduced into Congress
• C) the increase in the number of competitive districts in House races
• D) the explosion of advocacy groups that demand unity on issues
• E) the gridlock created by extreme views and unwillingness to compromise

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