Realignment refers to a ______.
A. substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups, usually resulting in a change in policy direction
B. trend among voters to identify themselves as third-party members rather than as members of a major party
C. period of time when party members become more loyal to their political party
D. trend among voters to identify themselves as independents rather than as members of a major party
Ans: A. substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups, usually resulting in a change in policy direction
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