Question 1

National party organizations can dictate the day-to-day decisions of

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A) local party organizations only. 
B) state party organizations only. 
C) local and state party organizations. 
D) neither local nor state party organizations. 
E) party leaders in Congress. 
A) local party organizations only. 
B) state party organizations only. 
C) local and state party organizations. 
D) neither local nor state party organizations. 
E) party leaders in Congress.

Question 2

The issue of slavery gave birth to the ________ Party as a major political party.

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A) Federalist 
B) Democratic 
C) Republican 
D) Whig 
E) Populist 
A) Federalist 
B) Democratic 
C) Republican 
D) Whig 
E) Populist

Question 3

All of the following are characteristic of a party realignment EXCEPT

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A) the emergence of unusually powerful and divisive issues. 
B) an enduring change in the parties' coalitions. 
C) an election in which voters shift their partisan support. 
D) a very close electoral result. 
E) an enduring change in the parties' policies. 
A) the emergence of unusually powerful and divisive issues. 
B) an enduring change in the parties' coalitions. 
C) an election in which voters shift their partisan support. 
D) a very close electoral result. 
E) an enduring change in the parties' policies.

Question 4

Ticket splitting was MOST prominent during which decade?

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A) 1990s 
B) 1980s 
C) 1970s 
D) 1960s 
E) 1950s 
A) 1990s 
B) 1980s 
C) 1970s 
D) 1960s 
E) 1950s

Question 5

If a minor party gains a large following,it is almost certain that

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A) the major parties will join together to attack the minor party. 
B) Congress will enact legislation to make it difficult for the minor party to get on the ballot. 
C) party in-fighting will tear it apart. 
D) one or both major parties will absorb its issues,and the minor party will lose support. 
E) the media will attack the minor party. 
A) the major parties will join together to attack the minor party. 
B) Congress will enact legislation to make it difficult for the minor party to get on the ballot. 
C) party in-fighting will tear it apart. 
D) one or both major parties will absorb its issues,and the minor party will lose support. 
E) the media will attack the minor party.

Question 6

The history of democratic government is virtually synonymous with the history of

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A) high voter turnout. 
B) the separation of powers. 
C) economic recessions. 
D) protest movements. 
E) political parties. 
A) high voter turnout. 
B) the separation of powers. 
C) economic recessions. 
D) protest movements. 
E) political parties.

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT part of the 2016 Republican Party platform?

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A) stimulating the business sector 
B) cuts in military spending 
C) lower taxes 
D) cuts in overall government spending 
E) strengthening the armed forces 
A) stimulating the business sector 
B) cuts in military spending 
C) lower taxes 
D) cuts in overall government spending 
E) strengthening the armed forces

Question 8

Which of the following is an indication of strong party loyalty?

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A) split-ticket voting 
B) an increase in independent voters 
C) straight-ticket voting 
D) the influence of short-term issues and candidates 
E) a focus on candidate charisma and personal style 
A) split-ticket voting 
B) an increase in independent voters 
C) straight-ticket voting 
D) the influence of short-term issues and candidates 
E) a focus on candidate charisma and personal style

Question 9

What was especially unique about the "Era of Good Feeling"?

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A) Political parties were banned. 
B) President Monroe ran unopposed in 1820. 
C) Jefferson's faction adopted the label "Republican." 
D) The president and vice president were from competing parties. 
E) Federalists won the election of 1820. 
A) Political parties were banned. 
B) President Monroe ran unopposed in 1820. 
C) Jefferson's faction adopted the label "Republican." 
D) The president and vice president were from competing parties. 
E) Federalists won the election of 1820.

Question 10

The most recent party realignment had a realigning election in

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A) 1960. 
B) 1968. 
C) 1980. 
D) 2012. 
E) The most recent party realignment had no single realigning election. 
A) 1960. 
B) 1968. 
C) 1980. 
D) 2012. 
E) The most recent party realignment had no single realigning election.

Question 11

________ was the only Republican elected president from 1932 to 1964.

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A) Richard Nixon 
B) Barry Goldwater 
C) Dwight Eisenhower 
D) Herbert Hoover 
E) Calvin Coolidge 
A) Richard Nixon 
B) Barry Goldwater 
C) Dwight Eisenhower 
D) Herbert Hoover 
E) Calvin Coolidge

Question 12

Why have the Democratic and Republican parties been so durable since the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Analysts believe that the durability of

Question 13

In 1992,________ won 19 percent of the popular vote in the presidential election.

Accepted Answer

A) Bill Clinton 
B) George H.W.Bush 
C) Ross Perot 
D) Pat Buchanan 
E) Ralph Nader 
A) Bill Clinton 
B) George H.W.Bush 
C) Ross Perot 
D) Pat Buchanan 
E) Ralph Nader

Question 14

________ warned Americans of the "baneful effects" of factions (political parties)in his 1797 farewell address.

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A) James Madison 
B) Thomas Jefferson 
C) George Washington 
D) Andrew Jackson 
E) Abraham Lincoln 
A) James Madison 
B) Thomas Jefferson 
C) George Washington 
D) Andrew Jackson 
E) Abraham Lincoln

Question 15

________ representation systems are those in which seats in the legislature are allocated according to each political party's share of the popular vote.

Accepted Answer

A) Plurality 
B) Populist 
C) Minority 
D) Democratic 
E) Proportional 
A) Plurality 
B) Populist 
C) Minority 
D) Democratic 
E) Proportional

Question 16

On average,how much money must a U.S.senator raise every week of his or her six-year term in order to acquire enough to launch a competitive bid for reelection?

Accepted Answer

A) $200 
B) $2,000 
C) $20,000 
D) $200,000 
E) $2,000,000 
A) $200 
B) $2,000 
C) $20,000 
D) $200,000 
E) $2,000,000

Question 17

The election of ________ was a realigning election.

Accepted Answer

A) 1840 
B) 1872 
C) 1932 
D) 1960 
E) 1976 
A) 1840 
B) 1872 
C) 1932 
D) 1960 
E) 1976

Question 18

What party has made big gains in recent decades among white fundamentalist Christians,based on its positions on topics like abortion and school prayer?

Accepted Answer

A) Democratic 
B) Republican 
C) Green 
D) Socialist 
E) Reform 
A) Democratic 
B) Republican 
C) Green 
D) Socialist 
E) Reform

Question 19

Television first became a major medium for campaign ads during the

Accepted Answer

A) 1940s. 
B) 1950s. 
C) 1960s. 
D) 1970s. 
E) 1980s. 
A) 1940s. 
B) 1950s. 
C) 1960s. 
D) 1970s. 
E) 1980s.

Question 20

Explain why the single-member district system of elections tends to promote a two-party system.Also,compare the single-member district system with proportional representation systems.

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In a single-member district system,each

National party organizations can dictate the day-to-day decisions of

The issue of slavery gave birth to the ________ Party as a major political party.

All of the following are characteristic of a party realignment EXCEPT

Ticket splitting was MOST prominent during which decade?

If a minor party gains a large following,it is almost certain that

The history of democratic government is virtually synonymous with the history of

Which of the following was NOT part of the 2016 Republican Party platform?

Which of the following is an indication of strong party loyalty?

What was especially unique about the "Era of Good Feeling"?

The most recent party realignment had a realigning election in

________ was the only Republican elected president from 1932 to 1964.

Why have the Democratic and Republican parties been so durable since the Civil War?

In 1992,________ won 19 percent of the popular vote in the presidential election.

________ warned Americans of the "baneful effects" of factions (political parties)in his 1797 farewell address.

________ representation systems are those in which seats in the legislature are allocated according to each political party's share of the popular vote.

On average,how much money must a U.S.senator raise every week of his or her six-year term in order to acquire enough to launch a competitive bid for reelection?

The election of ________ was a realigning election.

What party has made big gains in recent decades among white fundamentalist Christians,based on its positions on topics like abortion and school prayer?

Television first became a major medium for campaign ads during the

Explain why the single-member district system of elections tends to promote a two-party system.Also,compare the single-member district system with proportional representation systems.

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Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

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National party organizations can dictate the day-to-day decisions of

The issue of slavery gave birth to the ________ Party as a major political party.

All of the following are characteristic of a party realignment EXCEPT

Ticket splitting was MOST prominent during which decade?

If a minor party gains a large following,it is almost certain that

The history of democratic government is virtually synonymous with the history of

Which of the following was NOT part of the 2016 Republican Party platform?

Which of the following is an indication of strong party loyalty?

What was especially unique about the "Era of Good Feeling"?

The most recent party realignment had a realigning election in

________ was the only Republican elected president from 1932 to 1964.

Why have the Democratic and Republican parties been so durable since the Civil War?

In 1992,________ won 19 percent of the popular vote in the presidential election.

________ warned Americans of the "baneful effects" of factions (political parties)in his 1797 farewell address.

________ representation systems are those in which seats in the legislature are allocated according to each political party's share of the popular vote.

On average,how much money must a U.S.senator raise every week of his or her six-year term in order to acquire enough to launch a competitive bid for reelection?

The election of ________ was a realigning election.

What party has made big gains in recent decades among white fundamentalist Christians,based on its positions on topics like abortion and school prayer?

Television first became a major medium for campaign ads during the

Explain why the single-member district system of elections tends to promote a two-party system.Also,compare the single-member district system with proportional representation systems.

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Income,welfare,and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

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