Which of the following statements about party polarization is most accurate?

A. Modern elections and governing are dominated by partisan warfare.
B. Party polarization has declined since the 1960s.
C. Citizens have become increasingly partisan, but overall party polarization has not changed since the adoption of the New Deal.
D. American politics has become increasingly centrist, but the American public has become more ideological.


Answer: A

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