What is the most salient characteristic of the American political party system?
a. Coalition governments
b. Strong ideological diversity
c. The two-party system
d. Decentralization of power
e. Lack of ideological diversity
Answer: C
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Which of the following events was not part of the Watergate scandal?
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Why would the two American parties feel the need to take more extreme issue positions?
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