as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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explain the term polarization as it applies to politics.
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political polarization is when two distinct groups, usually along ideological lines, increasingly oppose each other and think less of the opposing group. this creates an environment where compromise and civility are more difficult and significant changes to policies are harder to achieve.
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