When a major lasting shift occurs in popular coalition supporting one or both parties, it is referred to as a period or time of _________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: realignment
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a. Ryan was more appealing to older voters. b. Ryan balanced Romney's lack of business experience. c. Ryan was more appealing to social conservatives. d. Ryan was more appealing to urban working mothers.
What explanation is generally offered for why countries like Australia have voter turnout rates in excess of ninety percent?
a. They have higher levels of education and a more informed electorate. b. Citizens who fail to vote can be fined or jailed. c. The frontier experience created a political culture with a high degree of civic engagement. d. The requirement to pay dues to a political party makes people highly invested in the political process. e. Their work forces are highly unionized and the unions facilitate voter turnout.