Question 1

The system in which successful party candidates reward supporters with jobs or favors is called ______.

Accepted Answer

patronage

Question 2

Parties appeal to moderate voters by doing all of the following EXCEPT this:

Accepted Answer

A)  publicly denouncing the more extreme wing of their own party 
B)  not publicly endorsing positions they may like but know that moderates reject 
C)  emphasizing issues they know are popular with moderates 
D)  reframing issues in ways that are more palatable to voters 
E)  changing positions that have been rejected by moderates 
A)  publicly denouncing the more extreme wing of their own party 
B)  not publicly endorsing positions they may like but know that moderates reject 
C)  emphasizing issues they know are popular with moderates 
D)  reframing issues in ways that are more palatable to voters 
E)  changing positions that have been rejected by moderates A

Question 3

What are the four conditions of a responsible party?

Accepted Answer

(1)The parties offer a clear choice of ideologies.(2)The candidates pledge to implement the ideas of the party.(3)The party is held accountable by voters.(4)The party has control over its members.

Question 4

The two main advantages of incumbents in elections are that they have name recognition and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to have the president's support 
B)  have the time to start a campaign early 
C)  have previously assembled a winning coalition in their district 
D)  are less likely than challengers to have scandals covered in the media 
E)  usually have a closer relationship with the media than their challengers 
A)  are more likely to have the president's support 
B)  have the time to start a campaign early 
C)  have previously assembled a winning coalition in their district 
D)  are less likely than challengers to have scandals covered in the media 
E)  usually have a closer relationship with the media than their challengers

Question 5

Why would the two American parties feel the need to take more extreme issue positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  because more extreme positions on issues will be more likely to receive press coverage 
B)  because most general election voters hold extreme positions on issues 
C)  to usurp support for third parties 
D)  to satisfy the party activists 
E)  so that they don't appear to flip-flop on issues 
A)  because more extreme positions on issues will be more likely to receive press coverage 
B)  because most general election voters hold extreme positions on issues 
C)  to usurp support for third parties 
D)  to satisfy the party activists 
E)  so that they don't appear to flip-flop on issues

Question 6

Realignments are significant because they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  show the strength of third parties, given that third parties often are the reason behind the realignments 
B)  are a sign that people are happy with the status quo 
C)  usually result in a change in policy direction 
D)  usually benefit the Republican Party 
E)  are an indication that partisanship is weakening 
A)  show the strength of third parties, given that third parties often are the reason behind the realignments 
B)  are a sign that people are happy with the status quo 
C)  usually result in a change in policy direction 
D)  usually benefit the Republican Party 
E)  are an indication that partisanship is weakening

Question 7

Since the 1960s,______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Republicans and Democrats have become more consistent with respect to their ideologies 
B)  both Republicans and Democrats have become more conservative 
C)  southern Democrats have grown in number, making the Democratic Party more liberal 
D)  both Republicans and Democrats have leaned liberal 
E)  the Republican Party has been much less consistent than the Democratic Party with respect to ideology 
A)  Republicans and Democrats have become more consistent with respect to their ideologies 
B)  both Republicans and Democrats have become more conservative 
C)  southern Democrats have grown in number, making the Democratic Party more liberal 
D)  both Republicans and Democrats have leaned liberal 
E)  the Republican Party has been much less consistent than the Democratic Party with respect to ideology

Question 8

Parties help to overcome the problem of ______ created by the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A)  the threat of tyranny 
B)  an overly powerful national government 
C)  overly powerful state governments 
D)  a weak national government 
E)  fragmented government 
A)  the threat of tyranny 
B)  an overly powerful national government 
C)  overly powerful state governments 
D)  a weak national government 
E)  fragmented government

Question 9

Parties take part in selecting candidates to run for office by engaging in all of the following EXCEPT this:

Accepted Answer

A)  providing the bulk of the money candidates use to run for office 
B)  recruiting candidates to be nominees 
C)  taking part in primary elections 
D)  holding conventions 
E)  defining the party policy agenda 
A)  providing the bulk of the money candidates use to run for office 
B)  recruiting candidates to be nominees 
C)  taking part in primary elections 
D)  holding conventions 
E)  defining the party policy agenda

Question 10

The party organization is essential because it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases party discipline 
B)  provides a solid base of support for party candidates 
C)  helps party candidates win elections 
D)  prevents strong third parties from emerging 
E)  translates the wishes of voters into policy 
A)  increases party discipline 
B)  provides a solid base of support for party candidates 
C)  helps party candidates win elections 
D)  prevents strong third parties from emerging 
E)  translates the wishes of voters into policy

Question 11

The central actors in the party-in-government comprise the president,the ______,the majority and minority leaders in the House and Senate,party whips in Congress,and state governors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Secretary of State 
B)  citizen activist groups 
C)  Vice President 
D)  Speaker of the House 
A)  Secretary of State 
B)  citizen activist groups 
C)  Vice President 
D)  Speaker of the House

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a reason the United States has a two-party system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American public strongly supports a two-party system. 
B)  The United States has experienced few serious political splits stemming from divisive issues such as religion or social conflict. 
C)  The United States does not allocate its legislative seats proportionally. 
D)  U.S. laws make it difficult for third parties to get placed on the ballot. 
E)  The United States has rules that often keep third-party candidates out of debates. 
A)  The American public strongly supports a two-party system. 
B)  The United States has experienced few serious political splits stemming from divisive issues such as religion or social conflict. 
C)  The United States does not allocate its legislative seats proportionally. 
D)  U.S. laws make it difficult for third parties to get placed on the ballot. 
E)  The United States has rules that often keep third-party candidates out of debates.

Question 13

Primary voters,party activists,and big-money donors ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to push for more moderate candidates in primaries so that they will have a better chance of winning the general election 
B)  make up the party organization 
C)  tend to be more ideological and issue oriented than the voters in the general election 
D)  are less likely than independent voters to vote 
E)  work for party bosses 
A)  tend to push for more moderate candidates in primaries so that they will have a better chance of winning the general election 
B)  make up the party organization 
C)  tend to be more ideological and issue oriented than the voters in the general election 
D)  are less likely than independent voters to vote 
E)  work for party bosses

Question 14

Partisan eras are characterized by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  short bursts of partisan activity that create gridlock in Congress 
B)  a reduction in partisan bickering in government 
C)  stability in the issues that are important and in the divisions in the public between the parties 
D)  party machines becoming dominant in politics 
E)  the reduction of partisan identification among the electorate 
A)  short bursts of partisan activity that create gridlock in Congress 
B)  a reduction in partisan bickering in government 
C)  stability in the issues that are important and in the divisions in the public between the parties 
D)  party machines becoming dominant in politics 
E)  the reduction of partisan identification among the electorate

Question 15

Political gridlock occurs when ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  too many individuals from opposing political parties agree on an issue, thereby doing away with political diversity 
B)  rival parties stubbornly refuse to budge from their positions to achieve a compromise in the public interest 
C)  too many bills are waiting to be passed because Congress is not in session 
D)  incumbents keep getting reelected 
E)  no incumbents get reelected 
A)  too many individuals from opposing political parties agree on an issue, thereby doing away with political diversity 
B)  rival parties stubbornly refuse to budge from their positions to achieve a compromise in the public interest 
C)  too many bills are waiting to be passed because Congress is not in session 
D)  incumbents keep getting reelected 
E)  no incumbents get reelected

Question 16

A critical election leads to a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

A)  realignment 
B)  increase in political efficacy 
C)  dealignment 
D)  party machine's demise 
E)  responsible party system 
A)  realignment 
B)  increase in political efficacy 
C)  dealignment 
D)  party machine's demise 
E)  responsible party system

Question 17

The responsible party model makes it easier for voters to hold parties accountable for their actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The positive aspect of partisanship is that it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  promotes cooperation among politicians 
B)  allows candidates to spend less time fundraising and more time passing legislation 
C)  prevents either party from becoming too strong and dominant 
D)  keeps politicians honest and allows the best political ideas and policies to emerge 
E)  keeps political gridlock from occurring 
A)  promotes cooperation among politicians 
B)  allows candidates to spend less time fundraising and more time passing legislation 
C)  prevents either party from becoming too strong and dominant 
D)  keeps politicians honest and allows the best political ideas and policies to emerge 
E)  keeps political gridlock from occurring

Question 19

A(n)______ is a substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups,usually resulting in a change in policy direction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______ is a substantial and long-term shift...

Question 20

Party organizations engage in recruiting candidates ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  for all races 
B)  for high-profile seats, such as U.S. Senate seats or governorships 
C)  for races they probably cannot win 
D)  for races they think they can win but that are not attractive to ambitious politicians 
E)  for all seats not held by their party 
A)  for all races 
B)  for high-profile seats, such as U.S. Senate seats or governorships 
C)  for races they probably cannot win 
D)  for races they think they can win but that are not attractive to ambitious politicians 
E)  for all seats not held by their party

The system in which successful party candidates reward supporters with jobs or favors is called ______.

Parties appeal to moderate voters by doing all of the following EXCEPT this:

What are the four conditions of a responsible party?

The two main advantages of incumbents in elections are that they have name recognition and ______.

Why would the two American parties feel the need to take more extreme issue positions?

Realignments are significant because they ______.

Since the 1960s,______.

Parties help to overcome the problem of ______ created by the Constitution.

Parties take part in selecting candidates to run for office by engaging in all of the following EXCEPT this:

The party organization is essential because it ______.

The central actors in the party-in-government comprise the president,the ______,the majority and minority leaders in the House and Senate,party whips in Congress,and state governors.

Which of the following is NOT a reason the United States has a two-party system?

Primary voters,party activists,and big-money donors ______.

Partisan eras are characterized by ______.

Political gridlock occurs when ______.

A critical election leads to a(n)______.

The responsible party model makes it easier for voters to hold parties accountable for their actions.

The positive aspect of partisanship is that it ______.

A(n)______ is a substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups,usually resulting in a change in policy direction.

Party organizations engage in recruiting candidates ______.

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Exam 12: Political Parties

The system in which successful party candidates reward supporters with jobs or favors is called ______.

Parties appeal to moderate voters by doing all of the following EXCEPT this:

What are the four conditions of a responsible party?

The two main advantages of incumbents in elections are that they have name recognition and ______.

Why would the two American parties feel the need to take more extreme issue positions?

Realignments are significant because they ______.

Since the 1960s,______.

Parties help to overcome the problem of ______ created by the Constitution.

Parties take part in selecting candidates to run for office by engaging in all of the following EXCEPT this:

The party organization is essential because it ______.

The central actors in the party-in-government comprise the president,the ______,the majority and minority leaders in the House and Senate,party whips in Congress,and state governors.

Which of the following is NOT a reason the United States has a two-party system?

Primary voters,party activists,and big-money donors ______.

Partisan eras are characterized by ______.

Political gridlock occurs when ______.

A critical election leads to a(n)______.

The responsible party model makes it easier for voters to hold parties accountable for their actions.

The positive aspect of partisanship is that it ______.

A(n)______ is a substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups,usually resulting in a change in policy direction.

Party organizations engage in recruiting candidates ______.

Politics: Who Gets What, and How?

American Citizens and Political Culture

Politics of the American Founding

Federalism and the U.S.Constitution

Fundamental American Liberties

The Struggle for Equal Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The American Legal System and the Courts

Public Opinion

Interest Groups

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

The Media

Social and Environmental Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

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