Probably the most realistic term to describe the status of political parties today is

What was Shays' Rebellion?

a. the initial uprising by the Americans against the British in 1753 b. a demonstration of the need for every state to deal with domestic unrest on its own c. a revolt by slaves in South Carolina that led to the inclusion of the three-fifths compromise in the Constitution d. an uprising by farmers in western Massachusetts protesting mortgage foreclosures

George H. W. Bush saying, "Read my lips—no new taxes," foreshadowed __________

a. keeping a campaign promise b. a presidential candidate misquoting an opponent c. how a negative advertisement can backfire d. a failure to keep a campaign promise