The trend toward _______, or weakening of individual partisan attachments, slowed for a period of time but has begun to pick up again in recent years.

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The term "dealignment" refers to a trend away from strong, long-lasting political party affiliations among voters. This trend may involve voters becoming more independent, or shifting their allegiances more frequently between different parties. While dealignment slowed for a while, it has been picking up again in recent years, with more voters identifying as independent or expressing dissatisfaction with both major parties.

The Trend Toward _______, or Weakening of Individual Partisan Attachments