Question 1

Minor political parties that present an alternative to the two dominant political parties in the American political system are known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Factions 
B)  Third party 
C)  Alternative parties 
D)  Right wingers 
E)  Choice parties 
A)  Factions 
B)  Third party 
C)  Alternative parties 
D)  Right wingers 
E)  Choice parties

Question 2

After winning office in 1828, Andrew Jackson shortened the name of his party to what, signaling that it was a new kind of political party organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whig Party 
B)  Green Party 
C)  Democratic Party 
D)  Republican Party 
E)  Progressive Party 
A)  Whig Party 
B)  Green Party 
C)  Democratic Party 
D)  Republican Party 
E)  Progressive Party

Question 3

From 1832 to 1856, which two parties dominated American politics and presidential elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democrats and Democratic-Republicans 
B)  Democrats and Republicans 
C)  Democrats and Whigs 
D)  Republicans and Democratic-Republicans 
E)  Republicans and Whigs 
A)  Democrats and Democratic-Republicans 
B)  Democrats and Republicans 
C)  Democrats and Whigs 
D)  Republicans and Democratic-Republicans 
E)  Republicans and Whigs

Question 4

Evaluate the extent to which the electorate is headed toward a realignment?

Accepted Answer

The extent to which the electorate is he

Question 5

Which of the following is true of federal and state laws with regard to third parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have encouraged third parties to get candidates on the ballot. 
B)  They let third parties get fewer signatures to place their candidates on the ballot than major parties. 
C)  The two major parties have a clear advantage because the laws have fewer obstacles for them. 
D)  The federal laws have made it easy for third- or minor-party candidates to get federal matching funds. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  They have encouraged third parties to get candidates on the ballot. 
B)  They let third parties get fewer signatures to place their candidates on the ballot than major parties. 
C)  The two major parties have a clear advantage because the laws have fewer obstacles for them. 
D)  The federal laws have made it easy for third- or minor-party candidates to get federal matching funds. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 6

The party most likely to support states' rights in 1800 would have been which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The National Republicans 
B)  The Constitutional Unionists 
C)  The Whigs 
D)  The Federalists 
E)  The Jeffersonian Republicans 
A)  The National Republicans 
B)  The Constitutional Unionists 
C)  The Whigs 
D)  The Federalists 
E)  The Jeffersonian Republicans

Question 7

Analyze the differences between a political party and an interest group, being sure to provide examples.

Accepted Answer

A political party is an organized group

Question 8

Evaluate the ability of third parties to cause change in the U.S. political system.

Accepted Answer

Third parties in the U.S. political syst

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the reason that the two-party system has endured in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constitutional provision for a bipartisan system that mirrors the bicameral legislature 
B)  Prevalence of single-member electoral districts 
C)  Prevalence of multimember electoral districts 
D)  Rules of proportional representation 
E)  Constitutional restriction on the speech of third-party candidates 
A)  Constitutional provision for a bipartisan system that mirrors the bicameral legislature 
B)  Prevalence of single-member electoral districts 
C)  Prevalence of multimember electoral districts 
D)  Rules of proportional representation 
E)  Constitutional restriction on the speech of third-party candidates

Question 10

George Washington argued that parties were harmful to the United States. Assess his argument, taking a stance either with or against his point of view and providing evidence for your position.

Accepted Answer

George Washington's argument against pol

Question 11

Which of the following describes the formation of the modern Republican Party?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was formed as a response to the Seneca Falls Convention for women's rights. 
B)  It was formed from a coalition of antislavery factions. 
C)  It was formed as an outgrowth of the Southern Whigs. 
D)  It was formed as the party supporting rum, Romanism, and rebellion. 
E)  It was formed during the era of good feelings. 
A)  It was formed as a response to the Seneca Falls Convention for women's rights. 
B)  It was formed from a coalition of antislavery factions. 
C)  It was formed as an outgrowth of the Southern Whigs. 
D)  It was formed as the party supporting rum, Romanism, and rebellion. 
E)  It was formed during the era of good feelings.

Question 12

The winner-take-all principle can be observed in the United States when which of the following selects the president and the vice president?

Accepted Answer

A)  Party elders 
B)  Electoral college 
C)  National committee 
D)  Party-in-government 
E)  Voters in each state 
A)  Party elders 
B)  Electoral college 
C)  National committee 
D)  Party-in-government 
E)  Voters in each state

Question 13

Analyze the role of the Great Depression in shifting voting patterns.

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression had a significant i

Question 14

Which of the following statements about third parties in the United States is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have been relatively inactive throughout the history of presidential elections. 
B)  They generally downplay ideology in favor of winning elections. 
C)  They are discouraged by the election laws in many states. 
D)  They have been increasingly more important in many national elections, most recently in 2004. 
E)  They do not need to meet minimum signature requirements in order to appear on ballots. 
A)  They have been relatively inactive throughout the history of presidential elections. 
B)  They generally downplay ideology in favor of winning elections. 
C)  They are discouraged by the election laws in many states. 
D)  They have been increasingly more important in many national elections, most recently in 2004. 
E)  They do not need to meet minimum signature requirements in order to appear on ballots.

Question 15

John frequently supports Democratic candidates for national office but usually votes for Republicans in state and local elections. Which of the following best describes John?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swing voter 
B)  Split-ticket voter 
C)  Independent 
D)  Dealigned voter 
E)  Splinter voter 
A)  Swing voter 
B)  Split-ticket voter 
C)  Independent 
D)  Dealigned voter 
E)  Splinter voter

Question 16

Explain why political parties formed in the United States. Discuss how their strength and importance has changed over time.

Accepted Answer

Political parties formed in the United S

Question 17

Over time, which of the following best identifies what most voters do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Support the economic positions of their party, regardless of how they feel about its cultural positions 
B)  Support the cultural positions of their party, regardless of how they feel about its economic positions 
C)  Choose a party for economic reasons 
D)  Choose a party for cultural reasons 
E)  Support both the cultural and economic positions of their party 
A)  Support the economic positions of their party, regardless of how they feel about its cultural positions 
B)  Support the cultural positions of their party, regardless of how they feel about its economic positions 
C)  Choose a party for economic reasons 
D)  Choose a party for cultural reasons 
E)  Support both the cultural and economic positions of their party

Question 18

In twenty-first century politics, internal differences in both of the two major parties often pit which of the following against each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  Libertarians against conservatives 
B)  Moderates against radicals 
C)  Women against men 
D)  Southerners against northerners 
E)  Big government advocates against small government advocates 
A)  Libertarians against conservatives 
B)  Moderates against radicals 
C)  Women against men 
D)  Southerners against northerners 
E)  Big government advocates against small government advocates

Question 19

Why was the presidential election of 1912 unique?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Democratic Party temporarily split in two. 
B)  There were three significant contenders for the presidency. 
C)  Two Roosevelts ran against each other. 
D)  All of the major parties opposed progressivism. 
E)  The election was decided in the House of Representatives. 
A)  The Democratic Party temporarily split in two. 
B)  There were three significant contenders for the presidency. 
C)  Two Roosevelts ran against each other. 
D)  All of the major parties opposed progressivism. 
E)  The election was decided in the House of Representatives.

Question 20

Why are elections based on a plurality system discouraging to new party formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plurality requires each party to be as narrowly based as possible, leaving little room for new parties. 
B)  Plurality gives an advantage to savvy political unknowns who can grab the media spotlight. 
C)  Plurality requires parties to form alliances with other parties to win elections. 
D)  Only parties receiving more than 5% of the vote are allocated seats. 
E)  Under this winner-take-all system, no incentive is given for finishing second. 
A)  Plurality requires each party to be as narrowly based as possible, leaving little room for new parties. 
B)  Plurality gives an advantage to savvy political unknowns who can grab the media spotlight. 
C)  Plurality requires parties to form alliances with other parties to win elections. 
D)  Only parties receiving more than 5% of the vote are allocated seats. 
E)  Under this winner-take-all system, no incentive is given for finishing second.

Minor political parties that present an alternative to the two dominant political parties in the American political system are known as which of the following?

After winning office in 1828, Andrew Jackson shortened the name of his party to what, signaling that it was a new kind of political party organization?

From 1832 to 1856, which two parties dominated American politics and presidential elections?

Evaluate the extent to which the electorate is headed toward a realignment?

Which of the following is true of federal and state laws with regard to third parties?

The party most likely to support states' rights in 1800 would have been which of the following?

Analyze the differences between a political party and an interest group, being sure to provide examples.

Evaluate the ability of third parties to cause change in the U.S. political system.

Which of the following best describes the reason that the two-party system has endured in the United States?

George Washington argued that parties were harmful to the United States. Assess his argument, taking a stance either with or against his point of view and providing evidence for your position.

Which of the following describes the formation of the modern Republican Party?

The winner-take-all principle can be observed in the United States when which of the following selects the president and the vice president?

Analyze the role of the Great Depression in shifting voting patterns.

Which of the following statements about third parties in the United States is true?

John frequently supports Democratic candidates for national office but usually votes for Republicans in state and local elections. Which of the following best describes John?

Explain why political parties formed in the United States. Discuss how their strength and importance has changed over time.

Over time, which of the following best identifies what most voters do?

In twenty-first century politics, internal differences in both of the two major parties often pit which of the following against each other?

Why was the presidential election of 1912 unique?

Why are elections based on a plurality system discouraging to new party formation?

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Exam 8: Political Parties

Minor political parties that present an alternative to the two dominant political parties in the American political system are known as which of the following?

After winning office in 1828, Andrew Jackson shortened the name of his party to what, signaling that it was a new kind of political party organization?

From 1832 to 1856, which two parties dominated American politics and presidential elections?

Evaluate the extent to which the electorate is headed toward a realignment?

Which of the following is true of federal and state laws with regard to third parties?

The party most likely to support states' rights in 1800 would have been which of the following?

Analyze the differences between a political party and an interest group, being sure to provide examples.

Evaluate the ability of third parties to cause change in the U.S. political system.

Which of the following best describes the reason that the two-party system has endured in the United States?

George Washington argued that parties were harmful to the United States. Assess his argument, taking a stance either with or against his point of view and providing evidence for your position.

Which of the following describes the formation of the modern Republican Party?

The winner-take-all principle can be observed in the United States when which of the following selects the president and the vice president?

Analyze the role of the Great Depression in shifting voting patterns.

Which of the following statements about third parties in the United States is true?

John frequently supports Democratic candidates for national office but usually votes for Republicans in state and local elections. Which of the following best describes John?

Explain why political parties formed in the United States. Discuss how their strength and importance has changed over time.

Over time, which of the following best identifies what most voters do?

In twenty-first century politics, internal differences in both of the two major parties often pit which of the following against each other?

Why was the presidential election of 1912 unique?

Why are elections based on a plurality system discouraging to new party formation?

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Campaigns and Elections

The Media

The Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters