The Tea Party was able to develop an enduring institutional base within the Republican Party. While there is some overlap between the Tea Party and the moderate wing of the Republican Party, the Tea Party is generally seen as more conservative and less willing to compromise with Democrats on tax and spending issues. Additionally, several Tea Party supporters have been elected to Congress in recent years.

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The Tea Party

Question 43

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The Tea Party

A) is aligned with the moderate wing of the Republican Party.
B) was able to develop an enduring institutional base within the Republican Party.
C) has urged compromise with Democrats on tax and spending issues.
D) has yet to have any of its supporters elected to Congress.
E) All of these answers are correct.

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