If the Rich and the Poor of All Religions Sometimes

question 66

Multiple Choice

If the rich and the poor of all religions sometimes vote on the basis of their religion but sometimes vote on the basis of their wealth, it is an illustration of

• A)reinforcing cleavages.
• B)additive cleavages.
• C)polarizing cleavages.
• D)cross-cutting cleavages.
• E)predisposing cleavages.

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