The term __________ is a term that stems from political science that describes a dramatic change in the political landscape usually centered a "critical election" where there are sharp changes in issues and or party leaders.

A. Party Fraction
B. Party Splintering
C. Party Realignment
D. Party Division


Answer: C. Party Realignment

Political Science

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Why were Indians worried about the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty?

a. The assassination of Indira Ghandi showed how much the nation depended on institutions rather than individuals. b. Inherited power was given to individuals who had shown themselves worthy of power. c. It demonstrated that even a system of government designed to be democratic can lapse into authoritarianism. d. It revealed that the elite class would practice corrupt policies at the expense of the emerging middle-class.

Political Science

Explore the strategies devised by interest groups and parties to get around campaign finance reform legislation.

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

The first immigrants that went on to found many different civilizations in North America were __________

a. Africans c. Native Americans b. Asians d. Europeans

Political Science