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In your opinion is the 2008 Election an example of party realignment?

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In your opinion is the 2008 Election an example of party realignment?

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Explain

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President Donald Trump addressing Congress, with Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan.

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President Donald Trump addressing Congress, with Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan.

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The Vice President is the official leader of the Senate (but only votes in case of a tie.)
Speaker of the House is the most powerful person in the HOR.

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What happened during the Election of 1928 and the Election of 1932? Why was there just a dramatic change?

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What happened during the Election of 1928 and the Election of 1932? Why was there just a dramatic change?

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Occurs when a sizable group switch their vote to the other party candidate.

Usually happens because of a crisis

Example: Realignment occurred in 1860 election when the Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln was elected.

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What does this map show about the 1928 Presidential Election? 3 conclusions you can draw

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How does this map compare to the 1928 Election map?

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( means that people are gradually moving away from both parties) Dealignment means increase in independent voters. What is happening NOW!

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current session of Congress meets from January 3, 2017, to January 3, 2019

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House membership (since March 16, 2018)  Which party has the majority in the House of Representatives?

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House membership (since March 16, 2018)  Which party has the majority in the House of Representatives?

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193 Democrats
238 Republicans
4 Vacant

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Senate membership (since January 3, 2018)   Which party has the majority in the Senate?  

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Senate membership (since January 3, 2018)   Which party has the majority in the Senate?  

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47 Democrats
51 Republicans
2 Independents who caucus (VOTE) with Democrats

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