The ideological attitudes of "engaged citizens" and the trends in party strength among states and districts have combined to produce _____.

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The ideological attitudes of engaged citizens (such as increased polarization and partisanship) and the trends in party strength among states and districts (such as increased political homogeneity) have combined to produce an electoral foundation for polarization. This is because voters are increasingly self-sorting into parties based on their ideological beliefs, which has led to a decline in electoral competitiveness and a more divided political climate.

The Ideological Attitudes of "Engaged Citizens" and the Trends in Party