Question
By Median Household Income (MHI), the American South is one of the
poorest regions of the United States. However, the American South has
remained a Republican stronghold since the late 1960s. What could be a factor in the South’s persistent commitment to the Republican party despite having economic incentive to support more liberal government policies?
poorest regions of the United States. However, the American South has
remained a Republican stronghold since the late 1960s. What could be a factor in the South’s persistent commitment to the Republican party despite having economic incentive to support more liberal government policies?
A Lower educational attainment in the South’s rural regions has been linked with support for the Republican party, despite economic self-interest to the contrary.
B All of these.
C The South has demonstrated a fundamental mistrust of liberal politics over the past half century.
D The Democratic party’s pro-choice stance undermines its support among Southern voters.
E The role of religion in the South often supersedes economic concerns
This question is taken from Political Science 101 – Introduction to American Government and Politics » Fall 2019 » Final Exam
