Which term describes persons who do not hold extreme political views?

• A. General Election
• B. Moderates
• C. Platform
• D. Political Action Committee

Answer: (B)

Moderates are people who do not hold extreme political views. They tend to favor centrist positions and seek pragmatic compromise between opposing sides, avoiding the far ends of the spectrum. This makes them more open to policies that attract broad support rather than those rooted in a single ideology.

General election is the process by which voters choose among candidates to hold office, not a description of individuals’ views. A platform is the official set of policies a party endorses, which reflects positions but is not a label for people. A Political Action Committee is an group that raises and spends money to influence elections, not a descriptor of voter or candidate ideology.

Moderates best fit because they directly describe people based on their level of ideological extremity, unlike the other terms which refer to election processes, party statements, or fundraising groups.