What is realignment?

a. a long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups, resulting in a change in policy direction
b. when individuals move from the public sector to the private sector
c. a shift in the party base to less extreme, more moderate stances on policies and social issues
d. when the majority in Congress shifts from one party to the other


a. a long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups, resulting in a change in policy direction

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