Party Identification in the United States,1952-2016 Source: American National Election Studies,1952-2012; an average of eight ABC News/Washington Post polls conducted between January and October of 2016.
NOTE: A small percentage of people who identify with a minor party or who cannot answer the question are excluded.
-Based on the graph,how has party identification changed from 1952 to 2016?

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Party Identification in the United States,1952-2016  Source: American National Election Studies,1952-2012; an average of eight ABC News/Washington Post polls conducted between January and October of 2016.
NOTE: A small percentage of people who identify with a minor party or who cannot answer the question are excluded.
-Based on the graph,how has party identification changed from 1952 to 2016?

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In 2016, the trend showed an increase in individuals identifying as independents, surpassing those who identified strictly with either the Democratic or Republican parties. This reflects a growing dissatisfaction or disaffection with the traditional two-party system.