Political Polarization in the United States

According to the study, which country has experienced the fastest growth in political polarization?

• Canada

• United States

• Australia

• Germany

What is affective polarization?

• Feeling positively towards members of other political parties

• Feeling negatively towards members of other political parties

• Feeling indifferent towards members of other political parties

• Feeling confused towards members of other political parties

What is one possible reason for the increase in political polarization in the United States?

• Increased racial division

• Decreased partisan cable news

• Changes in the composition of political parties

• Decreased internet use

Which of the following countries has seen a decrease in political polarization?

• Canada

• New Zealand

• Switzerland

• Norway

What role does party sorting play in deepening divisions between parties?

• It has no impact on political polarization

• It has a minor impact on political polarization

• It has a significant impact on political polarization

• It has a moderate impact on political polarization

According to the study, what is the role of 24-hour partisan cable news in the increase of political polarization in the United States?

• It has no role in the increase of political polarization

• It has a minor role in the increase of political polarization

• It has a significant role in the increase of political polarization

• It has a moderate role in the increase of political polarization

What does the study conclude about the role of the internet in political polarization?

• The internet is a major cause of political polarization

• The internet has no impact on political polarization

• The internet has a minor impact on political polarization

• The internet has a moderate impact on political polarization

Why is it important to understand the root causes of political polarization?

• To create good public policy

• To make political compromises

• To reduce partisan divides

• All of the above

What is the potential impact of political polarization on a person's behavior? Choose all that apply.

• It has no impact on a person's behavior

• It influences what they buy

• It influences where they live

• It influences who they hire

What can understanding the driving factors of partisan divides potentially lead to?

• Strategies for bridging divides

• Better decision-making

• Improved political preferences

• All of the above