AP US Government : Impact on Elections

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Impact On Elections

Compared to the center-right parties of most European democracies, both American political parties are _____________.

Possible Answers:

right-wing socially and left-wing politically

left-wing socially and right-wing politically

None of these

right-wing socially and politically

left-wing socially and politically

Correct answer:

right-wing socially and politically

Explanation:

Both the modern-day Democratic and Republican party would be considered to the right of most center-right parties in Europe, socially and politically. For instance, most European nations legalized gay-marriage up to ten years prior to America. Also, the tendency in Europe is to far more regulated and worker-friendly labor laws.

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