Question

question what causes people to identify as a democrat or a republican? select an answer a. people form party attachments because they agree with one party more than the other on policy issues; partisanship can also be an emotional attachment that can cause people to form their issue positions to match to a party. b. people usually choose their party membership based on which party controls their state government, since state governments usually have a high public approval rating. c. partisanship is often determined by charismatic leaders in government, since the public does not follow politics closely. d. partisanship fluctuates according to the performance of the economy; people switch parties to the one in power if the economy is doing well.

Explanation:

People often identify with a political party based on policy - issue agreement and emotional attachment. Option A correctly states this. Option B is incorrect as party - identification is not mainly based on state - government control. Option C is wrong because while leaders can influence, it's not the main determinant and the public does follow politics to some extent. Option D is inaccurate as partisanship is more than just economic - performance driven.

Answer:

A. People form party attachments because they agree with one party more than the other on policy issues; partisanship can also be an emotional attachment that can cause people to form their issue positions to match to a party.