A __________ results after fissures develop in each party's coalition, which begins to fracture after new issues appear, dividing the electorate. Each party forms a new coalition—one that endures for years

Affirmative action is a federal program that establishes quotas for the hiring and promotion of women and minorities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political gridlock occurs when ______.

a. too many individuals from opposing political parties agree on an issue b. rival parties stubbornly refuse to budge from their positions to achieve a compromise c. too many bills are waiting to be passed because Congress is not in session d. incumbents keep getting reelected e. no incumbents get reelected