Which of the Following Statements Best Describes American Political Parties

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes American political parties over the last 60 years?

• A) Parties today are stronger and less ideological than they were 60 years ago.
• B) There are more Democrats and fewer Republicans and independents than there were 60 years ago.
• C) The magnitude of ideological differences between the parties in Congress has increased.
• D) Minor-party candidates are waging more competitive campaigns than ever before.
• E) National party committees have evolved to the point that they now operate in much the same way as local party machines did earlier.

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