According to Figure 8

question 61

Multiple Choice

According to Figure 8.5 in the text,which of the following statements regarding Southern party affiliation is true?

• A)Partisan affiliation has been evenly split between Democrats and Republicans since 1960.
• B)Partisan affiliation has diminished for both Republicans and Democrats since 2000.
• C)Partisan affiliation for Democrats has declined since 1964.
• D)Partisan affiliation for independents has declined since 2000.
• E)Partisan affiliation for Republicans has declined since 1992.

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Comparative Inferences

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Comparative Inferences

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