ItemWhat are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today? ADemocratic and Republican B Democratic and Libertarian C Socialist.

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ItemWhat are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today? ADemocratic and Republican B Democratic and Libertarian C Socialist and Republican D Socialist and Libertarian

Item The table below describes political party associations of governors. Year Number of Democratic Governors Number of Republican Governors Based on the table, what has been an impact of political parties on policy making? A More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy. B More Democratic issue positions have shaped federal policy. C The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased. D The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased.

Item Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support? A homeland security B space exploration C education D military