Elections that mark the beginning of a realignment are known as ...

[cherise1989]

Elections that mark the beginning of a realignment are known as
 
  a. critical elections.
  b. primary elections.
  c. runoff elections.
  d. redefining elections.
  e. defining elections.

Question 2

Realignment theory contends that
 
  a. parties that adopt a range of ideologically moderate policies designed to capture broad segments of the population are the most successful.
  b. a country's party system is less a function of its electoral rules than of its underlying socioeconomic divisions.
  c. the fortunes of major political parties remain stable for long periods followed by a dramatic change.
  d. FPTP electoral systems generate two-party systems.
  e. understanding parties requires considering the ways in which they are similar to and different from businesses, interest groups, and government agencies.

[medine]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C

[cherise1989]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amandanbreshears]

Gracias!