All of the following characterize the party system in the United States since 1968 EXCEPT

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Patronage, or the distribution of government jobs and contracts based on party loyalty, has significantly declined in the United States since the 1960s. This is due in part to civil service reforms and anti-corruption laws, as well as a shift towards merit-based hiring. However, the other options all accurately describe aspects of the party system since 1968. Divided government (where different parties control different branches or levels of government) has become more common, as has intense party competition in both elections and policymaking. Dealignment refers to a trend where fewer voters identify strongly with either major political party, leading to more independent or third-party candidates and less predictability in election outcomes. Finally, candidate-centered politics describes a shift away from parties as the dominant influence on campaigns and towards individual candidates and their personal branding and fundraising.

All of the Following Characterize the Party System in the United