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Question 1:

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What is polarization?

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Polarization

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A division into two

sharply distinct opposites.

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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Question 2:

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What is political polarization?

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Question 3:

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What are some political

issues that the United States

is divided on?

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Question 4:

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What are some political

issues that the United States

is not divided on?

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Ezra Klein Journalist

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Graphic is sourced from the Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2014/06/12/political-polarization-in-the-american-public/

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What are some pros and cons of having a very divided country?

Pros

Cons

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Final Question:

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Do you think that increased political polarization is, overall, a positive or negative thing? Why?