Question 1

Geography is one of the many factors that can determine party identification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of American politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans who are unhappy with the two major political parties cannot participate in American politics. 
B)  A key characteristic of recent politics has been the extreme nonpartisanship of party activists and members of Congress. 
C)  The rules governing campaign financing hinder the major parties as well as the minor parties. 
D)  Minor parties have found it extremely difficult to compete with the major parties for votes. 
E)  The rolling realignment after the elections of 1968 has resulted in parties that are much more heterogeneous. 
A)  Americans who are unhappy with the two major political parties cannot participate in American politics. 
B)  A key characteristic of recent politics has been the extreme nonpartisanship of party activists and members of Congress. 
C)  The rules governing campaign financing hinder the major parties as well as the minor parties. 
D)  Minor parties have found it extremely difficult to compete with the major parties for votes. 
E)  The rolling realignment after the elections of 1968 has resulted in parties that are much more heterogeneous.

Question 3

Clara, a resident of Vanadia, supports the UND party. The UND party advocates employment for all, without any racial discrimination. Clara firmly believes that the party's ideologies will actively promote values that are important to American society. In this scenario, Clara's support for the UND party reflects _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivational incentives 
B)  purposive incentives 
C)  material incentives 
D)  career incentives 
E)  tangible incentives 
A)  motivational incentives 
B)  purposive incentives 
C)  material incentives 
D)  career incentives 
E)  tangible incentives

Question 4

Which of the following statements demonstrates the belief that compromise with the other party in the legislature is a form of betrayal?

Accepted Answer

A)  The minority party should not oppose majority-party measures. 
B)  The independent voters are likely to increase in number over the years. 
C)  The realignment process is often replaced by the dealignment process. 
D)  The two-party system should be promoted in the United States. 
E)  The minority party should not attempt to improve legislation proposed by the majority. 
A)  The minority party should not oppose majority-party measures. 
B)  The independent voters are likely to increase in number over the years. 
C)  The realignment process is often replaced by the dealignment process. 
D)  The two-party system should be promoted in the United States. 
E)  The minority party should not attempt to improve legislation proposed by the majority.

Question 5

Which of the following instances of the 1930s was referred to as the New Deal?

Accepted Answer

A)  George Washington's farewell address that legalized slavery 
B)  Franklin D. Roosevelt's programs to fight the Great Depression 
C)  The splitting of Jefferson's Republicans into two groups 
D)  The new Republican coalition cemented by Ronald Reagan 
E)  The support gained by the Whigs from bankers, business owners, and many southern planters 
A)  George Washington's farewell address that legalized slavery 
B)  Franklin D. Roosevelt's programs to fight the Great Depression 
C)  The splitting of Jefferson's Republicans into two groups 
D)  The new Republican coalition cemented by Ronald Reagan 
E)  The support gained by the Whigs from bankers, business owners, and many southern planters

Question 6

In the context of the second realignment in American history, the Democrats appealed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  merchants. 
B)  small farmers. 
C)  bankers. 
D)  business owners. 
E)  foreign traders. 
A)  merchants. 
B)  small farmers. 
C)  bankers. 
D)  business owners. 
E)  foreign traders.

Question 7

The Neutral Party, a major political party, nominates Kevin Strauss for the presidential elections. David King, another strong contender for the post, splits from the Neutral Party and forms the Blue Party to promote his candidacy. The Blue Party best exemplifies a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  ideological party. 
B)  personality party . 
C)  issue-oriented party. 
D)  single-issue party. 
E)  reform party. 
A)  ideological party. 
B)  personality party . 
C)  issue-oriented party. 
D)  single-issue party. 
E)  reform party.

Question 8

One of the most important duties of the national party committee includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  drafting legislation to be introduced in the next session of Congress. 
B)  taking part in nonpartisan elections. 
C)  writing the party platform every two years. 
D)  planning how to support the party's candidate in the next presidential election. 
E)  providing funds for the national convention. 
A)  drafting legislation to be introduced in the next session of Congress. 
B)  taking part in nonpartisan elections. 
C)  writing the party platform every two years. 
D)  planning how to support the party's candidate in the next presidential election. 
E)  providing funds for the national convention.

Question 9

_____ in his Farewell Address said that the "spirit of party . . . agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasionally riot and insurrection."

Accepted Answer

A)  George Washington 
B)  John Adams 
C)  Thomas Jefferson 
D)  Andrew Jackson 
E)  Daniel Webster 
A)  George Washington 
B)  John Adams 
C)  Thomas Jefferson 
D)  Andrew Jackson 
E)  Daniel Webster

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of nonpartisan elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lobbyists sponsor the major parties. 
B)  Candidates need to be endorsed by a political party. 
C)  Party identification never appears on the ballot. 
D)  Party labels appear on the ballot. 
E)  More than one candidate from a single party competes in the general elections. 
A)  Lobbyists sponsor the major parties. 
B)  Candidates need to be endorsed by a political party. 
C)  Party identification never appears on the ballot. 
D)  Party labels appear on the ballot. 
E)  More than one candidate from a single party competes in the general elections.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the functions of political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  They act as the major institutions through which the executive and legislative branches cooperate with each other. 
B)  They help increase the voting choices for the electorate by widening the pool of candidates contesting in the general elections. 
C)  They allow the executive and legislative branches of the government to function independently of each other. 
D)  They keep the public from interfering in the affairs of the government. 
E)  They work together to fashion legislation that serves only their own interests. 
A)  They act as the major institutions through which the executive and legislative branches cooperate with each other. 
B)  They help increase the voting choices for the electorate by widening the pool of candidates contesting in the general elections. 
C)  They allow the executive and legislative branches of the government to function independently of each other. 
D)  They keep the public from interfering in the affairs of the government. 
E)  They work together to fashion legislation that serves only their own interests.

Question 12

Identify a true statement about third parties in American politics.

Accepted Answer

A)  They enjoy more electoral success than major parties. 
B)  Since they are less in number and variety, they are easy to classify. 
C)  It is easier for them to campaign statewide than to appeal to voters in a smaller district. 
D)  In all states, they need only a few signatures to place their candidates on the ballot. 
E)  They have brought many political issues to the public's attention. 
A)  They enjoy more electoral success than major parties. 
B)  Since they are less in number and variety, they are easy to classify. 
C)  It is easier for them to campaign statewide than to appeal to voters in a smaller district. 
D)  In all states, they need only a few signatures to place their candidates on the ballot. 
E)  They have brought many political issues to the public's attention.

Question 13

In practice, all major American political parties are closely knit, organized structures where the chairperson of the party dictates how the organization would be run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Briefly explain the reasons why the third parties have found it extremely difficult to compete with the major parties for votes.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Minor parties, called

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of state organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The powers and duties of state party organizations remain the same across states. 
B)  State party organizations are built around a central committee and a chairperson. 
C)  The state chairperson of a state party organization is selected through primaries. 
D)  State party organizations are very closely tied to the party's national structure. 
E)  State party organizations are highly centralized. 
A)  The powers and duties of state party organizations remain the same across states. 
B)  State party organizations are built around a central committee and a chairperson. 
C)  The state chairperson of a state party organization is selected through primaries. 
D)  State party organizations are very closely tied to the party's national structure. 
E)  State party organizations are highly centralized.

Question 16

In 1948, the _________ adopted a civil rights plank as part of the party platform at their national convention. 
A) Democrats 
B) Republicans 
C) Reform Party 
D) Whigs

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1948, the _________ adopted a civil...

Question 17

Why are third parties referred to as the unsung heroes of American politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  They eliminate the difference between the major and minor parties. 
B)  They help the major parties win elections by splitting their votes. 
C)  They have lasted longer than the two major parties. 
D)  They provide a major economic benefit to the country. 
E)  They bring new issues to the forefront of public debate. 
A)  They eliminate the difference between the major and minor parties. 
B)  They help the major parties win elections by splitting their votes. 
C)  They have lasted longer than the two major parties. 
D)  They provide a major economic benefit to the country. 
E)  They bring new issues to the forefront of public debate.

Question 18

After the 2010 elections, many of the new Republican members of Congress were pledged to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Tea Party philosophy of liberalism. 
B)  the Tea Party's plans of breaking political deadlock in Washington. 
C)  the Tea Party's plans of moving the Republican Party toward more liberal positions. 
D)  the Tea Party philosophy of no-compromise conservatism. 
E)  the Tea Party's plans of reducing the polarization in Congress. 
A)  the Tea Party philosophy of liberalism. 
B)  the Tea Party's plans of breaking political deadlock in Washington. 
C)  the Tea Party's plans of moving the Republican Party toward more liberal positions. 
D)  the Tea Party philosophy of no-compromise conservatism. 
E)  the Tea Party's plans of reducing the polarization in Congress.

Question 19

The Bull Moose Party is an examp le of a(n) _________. 
A) ideological party 
B) personality party 
C) conservative party 
D) issue-oriented party

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Bull Moose Party is an examp...

Question 20

_________ are party members who help to organize and oversee party functions and planning during and between campaigns, and may even become candidates for office. 
A) Party activists 
B) Party identifiers 
C) Party supporters 
D) Lobbyists

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ are party members who help to...

Geography is one of the many factors that can determine party identification.

Which of the following statements is true of American politics?

Which of the following statements demonstrates the belief that compromise with the other party in the legislature is a form of betrayal?

Which of the following instances of the 1930s was referred to as the New Deal?

In the context of the second realignment in American history, the Democrats appealed to:

The Neutral Party, a major political party, nominates Kevin Strauss for the presidential elections. David King, another strong contender for the post, splits from the Neutral Party and forms the Blue Party to promote his candidacy. The Blue Party best exemplifies a(n):

One of the most important duties of the national party committee includes:

_____ in his Farewell Address said that the "spirit of party . . . agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasionally riot and insurrection."

Which of the following statements is true of nonpartisan elections?

Which of the following statements is true of the functions of political parties?

Identify a true statement about third parties in American politics.

In practice, all major American political parties are closely knit, organized structures where the chairperson of the party dictates how the organization would be run.

Briefly explain the reasons why the third parties have found it extremely difficult to compete with the major parties for votes.

Which of the following statements is true of state organizations?

In 1948, the _________ adopted a civil rights plank as part of the party platform at their national convention. A) Democrats B) Republicans C) Reform Party D) Whigs

Why are third parties referred to as the unsung heroes of American politics?

After the 2010 elections, many of the new Republican members of Congress were pledged to:

The Bull Moose Party is an examp le of a(n) _________. A) ideological party B) personality party C) conservative party D) issue-oriented party

_________ are party members who help to organize and oversee party functions and planning during and between campaigns, and may even become candidates for office. A) Party activists B) Party identifiers C) Party supporters D) Lobbyists

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Exam 7: Political Parties

Geography is one of the many factors that can determine party identification.

Which of the following statements is true of American politics?

Which of the following statements demonstrates the belief that compromise with the other party in the legislature is a form of betrayal?

Which of the following instances of the 1930s was referred to as the New Deal?

In the context of the second realignment in American history, the Democrats appealed to:

The Neutral Party, a major political party, nominates Kevin Strauss for the presidential elections. David King, another strong contender for the post, splits from the Neutral Party and forms the Blue Party to promote his candidacy. The Blue Party best exemplifies a(n):

One of the most important duties of the national party committee includes:

_____ in his Farewell Address said that the "spirit of party . . . agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasionally riot and insurrection."

Which of the following statements is true of nonpartisan elections?

Which of the following statements is true of the functions of political parties?

Identify a true statement about third parties in American politics.

In practice, all major American political parties are closely knit, organized structures where the chairperson of the party dictates how the organization would be run.

Briefly explain the reasons why the third parties have found it extremely difficult to compete with the major parties for votes.

Which of the following statements is true of state organizations?

In 1948, the _________ adopted a civil rights plank as part of the party platform at their national convention. A) Democrats B) Republicans C) Reform Party D) Whigs

Why are third parties referred to as the unsung heroes of American politics?

After the 2010 elections, many of the new Republican members of Congress were pledged to:

The Bull Moose Party is an examp le of a(n) _________. A) ideological party B) personality party C) conservative party D) issue-oriented party

_________ are party members who help to organize and oversee party functions and planning during and between campaigns, and may even become candidates for office. A) Party activists B) Party identifiers C) Party supporters D) Lobbyists

America in the Twenty First Century

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Public Opinion and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Politics and the Media

The Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

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