Author Question: Which of the following best describes the relationship between critical elections and party ... (Read 50 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Which of the following best describes the relationship between critical elections and party realignment?

a. A party realignment occurs before one or more critical elections and may involve a national crisis.
b. A party realignment occurs during one or more critical elections and is characterized by gradual change.
c. A party realignment occurs after one or more critical elections and is characterized by barely discernible demographic shifts.
d. A party realignment occurs before one or more critical elections and may be characterized by gradual or dramatic change.
e. A party realignment occurs after one or more critical elections in reaction to crucial developments, such as war or depression.

Question 2

In __________ electoral systems, smaller parties have the potential to win seats.

a. majoritarian
b. multiparty
c. plurality
d. polarized
e. two-party