Which of the following statements about political polarization is true?

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According to various studies, including the Pew Research Center's Political Polarization in the American Public report in 2014, the average Republican has become more conservative on both social and economic issues, while the average Democrat has become more liberal on both types of issues. This has contributed to increased political polarization between the two major parties. Option A is incorrect because political differences within parties have also increased, contributing to the overall polarization. Option B is incorrect because political differences between the parties have actually increased. Option C is incorrect because the average Democrat has become more liberal on social issues and more conservative on economic issues. Option E is incorrect because the average Republican has become more conservative on both social and economic issues.

Which of the Following Statements About Political Polarization Is True