Question

Which of the following is LEAST characteristic of the history of political parties in the United States during the twentieth century?
A. An increase in the number of organized interest groups

B. An increase in the influence of political action committee (PAC) money in congressional elections

C. State adoption of direct primary elections

D. The loss of party patronage power

E. The splitting of the two major parties into a multiparty system

Answer 1

Answer:

D. the loss of party patronage power.

Explanation:

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