Asked by Rosemarie Villa on May 08, 2024

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Dealignment refers to

A) the decline of partisan attachment within the electorate,the growth in the number of voters identifying themselves as independents,and the rise of split-ticket voting.
B) the point in history where a new party becomes the dominant political force by supplanting the ruling party.
C) conflicts within the government that create divided factions,each of which tries to mobilize popular support.
D) attempts by politicians outside of government to mobilize popular support in order to win governmental power.

Dealignment

A trend among voters to abandon their previous political party affiliations, without replacing these attachments with a new party.

Partisan Attachment

A psychological identification with a political party that can influence voting behavior, policy preferences, and perceptions of government and society.

Split-Ticket Voting

Refers to the practice of voting for candidates of different political parties for different offices in the same election.

  • Discern the factors that encourage political activity and grasp the concept of dealignment.
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Rahul MehtaMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
Dealignment refers to the decline of partisan attachment within the electorate, the growth in the number of voters identifying themselves as independents, and the rise of split-ticket voting. In other words, people are becoming less loyal to one political party and are more willing to vote for candidates from different parties.