A shifting of party coalitions in the electorate that remain in place for several elections is called

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A realignment is a major shift in the party coalitions of the electorate that lasts for an extended period of time, typically multiple elections. Realignments are often driven by significant changes in the political, social, or economic landscape, and can result in a new dominant party or coalition emerging. This is the most accurate answer to the question posed. B may seem like a reasonable option, but it refers more to a situation where the electorate's party allegiances are not clearly aligned with a specific party or set of parties. C, D, and E are not accurate choices as they refer to more general political processes rather than specific shifts in party coalitions.

A Shifting of Party Coalitions in the Electorate That Remain