Which of the Following Statements About the Political Opinions of Democrats

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the political opinions of Democrats and Republicans in the public is the MOST accurate?

• A)Differences between the political opinions of Democrats and Republicans are smaller today than during any other period in the last 40 years.
• B)Differences between the political opinions of Democrats and Republicans are greater today than during any other period in the last 40 years.
• C)The differences between the political opinions of Democrats and Republicans have been the same throughout American history and have not become more intense over the last 40 years.
• D)Republicans and Democrats have similar opinions on all political issues with the exception of national security.

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Definitions:

Emotional

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Convergent Thinking

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Divergent Thinking

An intellectual strategy or procedure aimed at developing original ideas through the examination of various options.

Transformational Logic

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