Which of the following BEST explains the data about Independent members of Congress in the table? O A. Political parties had less influence on the House of Representatives between 1997 and 2007
than since 2007.
O
B. American voters increasingly think of themselves as belonging to either the Republican or
Democratic Party.
o C. The electorate has come to view Independent candidates as weaker than members of political
parties.
D. The House of Representatives has refused to admit Independent members since 2007.