Throughout most of the twentieth century, which of the following was most likely to occur in midterm congressional elections?
(A) The party of the president typically lost seats in Congress, regardless of whether the president was a Republican or a Democrat.
(B) The party of the president typically gained seats in Congress, regardless of whether the president was a Republican or a Democrat.
(C) The Democratic Party gained seats in Congress, whereas the Republican Party lost seats.
(D) The Republican Party gained seats in Congress, whereas the Democratic Party lost seats.
(E) Voter turnout was typically higher than in presidential elections.
Ans: (A) The party of the president typically lost seats in Congress, regardless of whether the president was a Republican or a Democrat.
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