Topics in American Government: Political PolarizationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 634 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements pertaining to political polarization is true?
A. The most politically engaged citizens often pay the most attention to the media.
B. Political talk shows are good about staying neutral on divisive issues.
C. Political candidates try to appeal to those who are in the middle of the ideological spectrum.
D. The media does not have a large influence on partisanship.
Answer: A
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