The Division Between the Two Major Parties on Most Policy

question 9

Multiple Choice

The division between the two major parties on most policy issues, with members of each party unified around their party's positions with little crossover, is called

• A)party polarization.
• B)divided government.
• C)unified government.
• D)party unity voting.

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