Which diagram best explains a cause and effect relationship that has shaped us politics

The correct answer is B) Restrictions on who can receive public campaign funds have contributed to the persistence of the two-party system.

The diagram that best explains the cause and effect relationship that has shaped U.S. politics is the one that says "Restrictions on who can receive public campaign funds have contributed to the persistence of the two-party system."

Under the political system of the United States, it is very difficult for a third party to be able to compete with success in the Presidential election. Third parties can afford to get the public financial aid and cannot collect the amount of money it is required to compete against the two big American parties: the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. So it is true that  The diagram that best explains the cause and effect relationship that has shaped U.S. politics is the one that says "Restrictions on who can receive public campaign funds have contributed to the persistence of the two-party system."

the population grew a lot and was making more money

answer is :

many churches split during the movement.

new religions grew in popularity.