Multiple choice

What is a state in which no single candidate or party has overwhelming support referred to as?

  1. A swinging state

  2. A swing state

  3. An electoral state

  4. A non-swing state
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A swing state (or battleground state) is a state where the two major political parties have similar levels of support, making the outcome uncertain and highly contested.

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