All of the following EXCEPT _____ were minority mayors of big cities in the 1980s or 1990s:

In some states the political parties are highly polarized, with liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans

Some other states have parties that are ideologically similar. Which of the following would be most likely to have ideologically polarized parties? A. California B. Alabama C. Mississippi D. the South generally

The Affordable Care Act was designed to respond to which financial pressure?

A. The rising cost of health care pressure on federal and state government budgets B. Increased premiums and co-pays C. Reduced levels of benefits D. All of the above E. None of the above