Since the 1960s, the South Has Sent an Increasing Number

question 136

Multiple Choice

Since the 1960s, the South has sent an increasing number of Republicans to Congress while the Northeast has sent an increased number of Democrats. What effect has this had on Congress's ideological balance?

• A)The influx of new policy issues as regions shifted reduced the role of ideology in voting.
• B)There are fewer moderates in both parties.
• C)There has been no effect since the same states are represented throughout this period.
• D)There are more moderates in both parties.

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