The political leanings of the electorate
are influenced by, as well as influence, those of the current administration, for the citizenry tends to lean towards or away from the perceived ideology of the president and the cabinet, depending on the administration's popularity.
are influenced by, as well as influence, those -> is correct
1) X are influenced by those
2) X influence those
Both make sense using the above construction
A)are influenced by, as well as influence, those of the current administration, for the citizenry tends to lean towards or away from the perceived ideology of the president and the cabinet, depending on the administration's popularity. -
CorrectB)
is influenced by, as well as influences, those of the current administration, for the citizenry tends to lean towards or away from the perceived ideology of the president and the cabinet, depending on the administration's popularity.
C)
influence, as well as are influenced, by those of the current administration, for the citizenry tends to lean towards or away from the perceived ideology of the president and the cabinet, depending on the administration's popularity.
D)are influenced by, as well as influence,
that of the current administration, for the citizenry tends to lean towards or away from the perceived ideology of the president and the cabinet, depending on the popularity of the administration.
E)are influenced by, as well as influence, those of the current administration, for the citizenry tends to lean towards or
against the perceived ideology of the president and the cabinet, depending on the administration's popularity.
lean towards and lean away and not lean against.