Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Social Studies Practice Test
Practice Question
Extract
This excerpt is from an article published by the Library of Congress.
In order to avoid factions, the Constitution grants political parties no role in [government]. Ironically, political factions sprang up right away to support the Constitution and to oppose it. By the presidential election of 1796, political parties were in place in America...
Today the party system seems firmly entrenched. Some Americans might argue that there is no real difference between the ideals and political stance of today's parties. Other Americans routinely vote a "party ticket" in their belief that a particular political party will best represent their wishes for governing the nation.
In order to avoid factions, the Constitution grants political parties no role in [government]. Ironically, political factions sprang up right away to support the Constitution and to oppose it. By the presidential election of 1796, political parties were in place in America...
Today the party system seems firmly entrenched. Some Americans might argue that there is no real difference between the ideals and political stance of today's parties. Other Americans routinely vote a "party ticket" in their belief that a particular political party will best represent their wishes for governing the nation.
What is the meaning of the word entrenched as used in this excerpt?
Answer Choices
- A: in control
- B: strongly defended
- C: established and unlikely to change
- D: surrounded and unable to move
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Context indicates party system is firmly established and resistant to change