Which of the Following Statements Best Describes American Political Parties

Which of the following statements best describes American political parties over the last 60 years?

A) Parties today are stronger and less ideological than they were 60 years ago.
B) There are more Democrats and fewer Republicans and Independents than there were 60 years ago.
C) The magnitude of ideological differences between the parties in Congress has increased.
D) Minor-party candidates are waging more competitive campaigns than ever before.
E) National party committees have evolved to the point that they now operate in much the same way as local party machines did earlier.