Which of the following best describes the two major American political parties and their class alignment?

A. The Republican Party is the party of the wealthy and, unlike the Democrats, relies exclusively on corporate interests.
B. The Democratic Party is the party of the "working people" in America and looks out for the interests of people who identify themselves as such.
C. Both parties are closely aligned with major corporate interests.
D. All of these answers are correct.


Answer: C

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