Which of the Following Statements About Contemporary American Politics Is

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about contemporary American politics is most accurate?

A) Both political elites and most members of the public are highly polarized.
B) While political elites are highly polarized,most Americans are moderates in terms of public opinion.
C) Both political elites and most members of the public are moderate and there is very little polarization in politics today.
D) There is very little polarization amongst elites in Congress but a great deal of polarization amongst elites at the state and local level.
E) Political elites are polarized but polarization makes legislative compromise easier.