Which one of the following is true of party identification in the American electorate since the 1930s?
a. There have been more Republicans than Democrats.
b. There have been more Democrats than Republicans.
c. The proportion of Republicans has been declining.
d. The proportion of Independents has been declining.
e. The proportion of Republicans has been approximately equal to the proportion of Democrats.
Answer: B
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