Suppose that Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support abortion rights. Now suppose that women are more likely than men to support abortion rights. Finally, assume that women and men comprise an equal percentage of Democrats and Republicans. What effect are partisanship and gender having on support for abortion rights?

a. Spurious
b. Additive
c. Interactive
d. It is impossible to tell


b. Additive

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