High School

Which of the following best describes the realignment of 1968?

A. After 1968, the country was much less divided than before.
B. After 1968, the country shifted to a Democratic majority.
C. After 1968, the country shifted to a Republican majority.
D. After 1968, there was a slow-motion realignment that left the nation almost evenly divided in politics.

Answer :

The best description of the realignment of 1968 is (d) After 1968, there was a slow-motion realignment that left the nation almost evenly divided in politics.

Realignment in 1968 did not create a definitive majority for either Democrats or Republicans but led to a more competitive two-party system. The Democratic Party maintained some strength, but support weakened from the 1970s onward while Republicans did not see a corresponding consistent increase.

This trend led to more independents and a more balanced political landscape.