the fact that, historically, the South always voted for the Democratic Party

the fact that the South always supported southern candidates

the degree to which racial prejudice and segregation proved impossible to eliminate in southern society

the degree of wealth equality that emerged in the southern society in the twentieth century

the fact that the South had more candidates for President than any other region of the United States

Rulers must be subject to the law

Rulers should govern with unlimited power

All governments should be democratic

Governments should be based on laws of God

Women are more likely to support increased social spending.

Men are less likely to support foreign intervention by the United States military.

Men are more likely to support prohibition of drugs or alcohol.

Women are more likely to support gun ownership rights.

Women are more likely to vote for reducing government involvement in higher education.

Gun rights

Women's rights

Gay rights

Taxes

Income equality

Preserving order and escaping the brutal state of nature

Discovering God's will for humans

Justifying the overthrow of democracies.

Perfecting human interaction with nobility.

Women are more likely to support all of these issues.

an increase in the social security program

affirmative action to encourage racial equality

tighter restrictions on gun ownership

an end to United States military involvement in the Middle East

Judaism

Catholicism

Protestantism

Mormonism

Islam

All of the other answers.

religious affiliation.

educational background.

career field.

liberal Democrats

moderate Democrats

conservative Republicans

moderate Republicans

Independent candidates

Interest groups usually decide not to follow the established rules of fair play and good conduct in their political dealings.

Competition between interest groups for public attention and resources helps enforce a balance of power so that no one group gains dominance.

Interest groups provide equal opportunities for representation to any and all interested citizens.

The people and their government are brought together by interest groups, so that each side is able to gain insight and ideas from the other.