During the nineteenth century, the term floaters referred to

A. individuals who were undecided as election day approached.
B. individuals who voted more than once.
C. members of political parties who defected to the other side.
D. voters who refused to support incumbents.
E. voters who always supported incumbents.


Answer: B

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