Which of the Following Is True About Political Party Labels

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about political party labels and parties' ability to simplify electoral choice in the general election?

• A)Party labels tend to simplify choice in the general election among Republican voters but not voters who think of themselves as Democrat.
• B)Party labels do not simplify choice among independents because Democrats and Republicans pursue similar policy goals.
• C)Many independents do not derive value from party labels.
• D)Because government can never get anything done, most Americans do not attach themselves to any party label.
• E)Though most Americans identify with one of the two major parties, party labels also simplify choice among independent voters.

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