One of the Ways Politics in the Gilded Age Was

One of the ways politics in the Gilded Age was different than today was that

A) the activities of "special interest" groups did not play much of a role in politics.
B) the national political parties were much more powerful forces than they are today.
C) people did not display much party loyalty, with it rarely extending over generations.
D) voter turnout was much lower then than it is today.
E) both Republicans and Democrats sought controversial issues and bold initiatives.