How do political parties influence political attitudes and opinions? Select an Answer A. Most Americans filter their opinions and attitudes through their partisanship. B. The parties in Congress are more polarized than ever. C. Political parties generally have little influence over people's attitudes and opinions except on matters of the economy. D. Political attitudes and opinions tend to influence individuals' partisanship, while partisanship rarely influences political attitudes and opinions.
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Evaluate the degree to which party polarization exists, and discuss its implications for government, politics, and law. Illustrate your arguments with examples.
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