Which of the following best describes a "critical election?"

a. An incumbent president is defeated.
b. An electoral realignment occurs.
c. Divided government is produced.
d. Divided government is ended.
e. An incumbent president is re-elected.


Ans: b. An electoral realignment occurs.

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