How Has Party Loyalty in the U

question 33

Multiple Choice

How has party loyalty in the U.S. Congress changed since the early 1970s?

• A)It varies with the personality and media tactics of the president.
• B)It has trended downward for the last five decades.
• C)It has trended upward for the last five decades.
• D)Southern Democrats have become more conservative, while northeastern Republicans have become more liberal.

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