Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the State of the Republican

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes the state of the Republican Party in Congress at the beginning of the Taft administration?

• A) Republicans in Congress united solidly behind Taft's presidency.
• B) It was deeply divided between Roosevelt's admirers and Taft's followers.
• C) Conservatives opposed further reforms while progressives sought more radical change.
• D) It had lost its taste for progressive reform and was determined to limit Taft's power as well.

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Definitions:

Big Five Trait

A psychological theory that identifies five fundamental personality dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Conscientiousness

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Openness

A personality trait characterized by a willingness to try new experiences, be creative, and think imaginatively.

Extraversion

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