Question 1

Briefly differentiate between coalition building in the United States and in Europe.What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Discuss the in

Question 2

Minor parties have played a more important role in the United States than in virtually any other democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Critics of the responsible party model claim that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it has contributed to the vilification of the word compromise 
B)  it causes unneeded tension between Democrats and Republicans 
C)  it is unwise because it is not subject to constitutional constraints 
D)  it is too simple for the complexity and diversity of American society 
A)  it has contributed to the vilification of the word compromise 
B)  it causes unneeded tension between Democrats and Republicans 
C)  it is unwise because it is not subject to constitutional constraints 
D)  it is too simple for the complexity and diversity of American society

Question 4

The New Deal was Harry Truman's policy program for preventing and overcoming poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why are coalition governments so prevalent in parliamentary systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parliamentary systems are nonpartisan, but coalition governments can often act much like parties. 
B)  The winner-take-all system that is used in parliamentary systems encourages coalition governments. 
C)  Coalition governments discourage third parties. 
D)  In a multiparty system, single parties may not win a majority of the seats. 
A)  Parliamentary systems are nonpartisan, but coalition governments can often act much like parties. 
B)  The winner-take-all system that is used in parliamentary systems encourages coalition governments. 
C)  Coalition governments discourage third parties. 
D)  In a multiparty system, single parties may not win a majority of the seats.

Question 6

According to your text,which of the following third-party candidates is correctly matched with his key issue in his presidential run?

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A)  George Wallace and a more compassionate criminal justice system 
B)  Ralph Nader and tax reduction 
C)  Ross Perot and the federal deficit 
D)  Strom Thurmond and a stronger national government 
A)  George Wallace and a more compassionate criminal justice system 
B)  Ralph Nader and tax reduction 
C)  Ross Perot and the federal deficit 
D)  Strom Thurmond and a stronger national government

Question 7

Discuss the Southern realignment,divided government,and dealignment in the party system.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Indicate how S

Question 8

Blue Dog Democrats are usually found in the __________ region of the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blue Dog Democrats are usually found in...

Question 9

The late 1960s marked the start of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dealignment 
B)  the New Deal coalition 
C)  the era of good feelings 
D)  the third-party era 
A)  dealignment 
B)  the New Deal coalition 
C)  the era of good feelings 
D)  the third-party era

Question 10

Party realignments are initiated by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  caucuses 
B)  censures 
C)  critical elections 
D)  unsuccessful election bids 
A)  caucuses 
B)  censures 
C)  critical elections 
D)  unsuccessful election bids

Question 11

Provide a detailed analysis of Anthony Downs's rational-choice model.What are its core propositions? What does it say about voter behavior? How do political parties attract the most votes? Do you feel Down's theory is entirely valid? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain Downs'

Question 12

The shift in political coalitions that stemmed from the 1896 presidential election resulted in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a critical election 
B)  a party dealignment 
C)  a party realignment 
D)  the New Deal coalition 
A)  a critical election 
B)  a party dealignment 
C)  a party realignment 
D)  the New Deal coalition

Question 13

What does Ralph Nader's 2000 presidential election bid illustrate regarding the role of third parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  third parties' ineffective organization 
B)  third parties' absence of media attention 
C)  third parties' poor candidate choices 
D)  third parties' potential to affect the outcome of the election 
A)  third parties' ineffective organization 
B)  third parties' absence of media attention 
C)  third parties' poor candidate choices 
D)  third parties' potential to affect the outcome of the election

Question 14

Explain how third parties affect the results of elections in winner-take-all systems.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define the U.S

Question 15

Explain the concept of political parties as "three-headed political giants."

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.List

Question 16

The national __________ is the supreme power of the national party organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  assembly 
B)  convention 
C)  delegation 
D)  legislature 
A)  assembly 
B)  convention 
C)  delegation 
D)  legislature

Question 17

The __________ is the official statement of a political party's policy alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A)  articles of incorporation 
B)  party constitution 
C)  platform 
D)  gavel 
A)  articles of incorporation 
B)  party constitution 
C)  platform 
D)  gavel

Question 18

Part of Anthony Downs's rational-choice model is that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  voters want to maximize the chance that their preferred policies will be adopted by government 
B)  logic and reason always prevail in the American electorate 
C)  party identity will lose its importance over the next 100 years 
D)  voters are acting rationally when they vote against their self interest 
A)  voters want to maximize the chance that their preferred policies will be adopted by government 
B)  logic and reason always prevail in the American electorate 
C)  party identity will lose its importance over the next 100 years 
D)  voters are acting rationally when they vote against their self interest

Question 19

The __________ model suggests the majority party must accept responsibility for the performance of the government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ model suggests the majority party...

Question 20

One of the consequences of two-party government is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater fluidity of representation 
B)  the increased likelihood of coalition government 
C)  the increased likelihood of proportional representation 
D)  the moderation of political conflict 
A)  greater fluidity of representation 
B)  the increased likelihood of coalition government 
C)  the increased likelihood of proportional representation 
D)  the moderation of political conflict

Briefly differentiate between coalition building in the United States and in Europe.What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?

Minor parties have played a more important role in the United States than in virtually any other democracy.

Critics of the responsible party model claim that __________.

The New Deal was Harry Truman's policy program for preventing and overcoming poverty.

Why are coalition governments so prevalent in parliamentary systems?

According to your text,which of the following third-party candidates is correctly matched with his key issue in his presidential run?

Discuss the Southern realignment,divided government,and dealignment in the party system.

Blue Dog Democrats are usually found in the __________ region of the United States.

The late 1960s marked the start of __________.

Party realignments are initiated by __________.

Provide a detailed analysis of Anthony Downs's rational-choice model.What are its core propositions? What does it say about voter behavior? How do political parties attract the most votes? Do you feel Down's theory is entirely valid? Why or why not?

The shift in political coalitions that stemmed from the 1896 presidential election resulted in __________.

What does Ralph Nader's 2000 presidential election bid illustrate regarding the role of third parties?

Explain how third parties affect the results of elections in winner-take-all systems.

Explain the concept of political parties as "three-headed political giants."

The national __________ is the supreme power of the national party organization.

The __________ is the official statement of a political party's policy alternatives.

Part of Anthony Downs's rational-choice model is that __________.

The __________ model suggests the majority party must accept responsibility for the performance of the government.

One of the consequences of two-party government is __________.

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking

Understanding Health Care, Environmental, and Energy Policy

National Security Policymaking

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Exam 8: Political Parties

Briefly differentiate between coalition building in the United States and in Europe.What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?

Minor parties have played a more important role in the United States than in virtually any other democracy.

Critics of the responsible party model claim that __________.

The New Deal was Harry Truman's policy program for preventing and overcoming poverty.

Why are coalition governments so prevalent in parliamentary systems?

According to your text,which of the following third-party candidates is correctly matched with his key issue in his presidential run?

Discuss the Southern realignment,divided government,and dealignment in the party system.

Blue Dog Democrats are usually found in the __________ region of the United States.

The late 1960s marked the start of __________.

Party realignments are initiated by __________.

Provide a detailed analysis of Anthony Downs's rational-choice model.What are its core propositions? What does it say about voter behavior? How do political parties attract the most votes? Do you feel Down's theory is entirely valid? Why or why not?

The shift in political coalitions that stemmed from the 1896 presidential election resulted in __________.

What does Ralph Nader's 2000 presidential election bid illustrate regarding the role of third parties?

Explain how third parties affect the results of elections in winner-take-all systems.

Explain the concept of political parties as "three-headed political giants."

The national __________ is the supreme power of the national party organization.

The __________ is the official statement of a political party's policy alternatives.

Part of Anthony Downs's rational-choice model is that __________.

The __________ model suggests the majority party must accept responsibility for the performance of the government.

One of the consequences of two-party government is __________.

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking

Understanding Health Care, Environmental, and Energy Policy

National Security Policymaking

Filters