Questions/Prompts:
Describe the major groups who form the coalition for the two major political parties. Why do these groups support either the Democratic party or the Republican party?
Describe one (or two) major realignment(s) from the 6th party system to the 7th party system. Who realigned and why is the realignment significant?
How do you fit into this theory? In other words, based on your identity do you support the major party that the majority of people like you support? Why or why not?
