Dealignment Refers to

question 80

Multiple Choice

Dealignment refers to

• A)the decline of partisan attachment within the electorate,the growth in the number of voters identifying themselves as independents,and the rise of split-ticket voting.
• B)the point in history where a new party becomes the dominant political force by supplanting the ruling party.
• C)conflicts within the government that create divided factions,each of which tries to mobilize popular support.
• D)attempts by politicians outside of government to mobilize popular support in order to win governmental power.

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Definitions:

Oligopolistic Industry

An industry dominated by a small number of large firms, each of which can influence the market price and strategy, leading to competitive yet interdependent market conditions.

Industry Cost

The total expenses incurred by firms operating within a specific industry, including production, labor, and capital costs.

Demand Conditions

pertain to the nature and size of the market demand for products or services in a given industry, influencing competitive strategy and innovation.

Pure Monopolist

A single seller in a market with no close substitutes for the product, giving the seller significant control over prices.