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:Party views that are getting louder as more Americans become more partisan on the ideological spectrum is referred to as ______.
A. political gridlock
B. hyperpartisanship
C. political polarization
D. realignment
Answer: C
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