Question 1

Tipping can happen due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  balanced number of all types of voters in a state. 
B)  absence of independent voters in a state. 
C)  changes in education levels and occupations. 
D)  increasing polarization of political parties. 
E)  changing political identities of voters. 
A)  balanced number of all types of voters in a state. 
B)  absence of independent voters in a state. 
C)  changes in education levels and occupations. 
D)  increasing polarization of political parties. 
E)  changing political identities of voters.

Question 2

Business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are viewed as key _________ players. 
A) Libertarian 
B) Progressive 
C) Republican 
D) Democratic

Accepted Answer

The answer of Business groups such as the U.S. Chamber...

Question 3

Which of the following was a consequence of the Great Depression of the 1930s?

Accepted Answer

A)  It resulted in dealignment. 
B)  It destroyed the belief that the grand old party could better manage the economy. 
C)  Abraham Lincoln became the president of the United States. 
D)  The Republican Party came back to power at the national level. 
E)  The Whig coalition fell apart, and most northern Whigs were absorbed into the new Republican Party. 
A)  It resulted in dealignment. 
B)  It destroyed the belief that the grand old party could better manage the economy. 
C)  Abraham Lincoln became the president of the United States. 
D)  The Republican Party came back to power at the national level. 
E)  The Whig coalition fell apart, and most northern Whigs were absorbed into the new Republican Party.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of political parties?

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A)  The concept of political parties is undefined in the U.S. Constitution. 
B)  The development of political parties was foreseen in the American political history. 
C)  The founders of the U.S. Constitution considered political parties as a practical need that would link the citizens to the government. 
D)  There are four major political parties in the United States. 
E)  The Federalists and the Anti-Federalists were formed after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. 
A)  The concept of political parties is undefined in the U.S. Constitution. 
B)  The development of political parties was foreseen in the American political history. 
C)  The founders of the U.S. Constitution considered political parties as a practical need that would link the citizens to the government. 
D)  There are four major political parties in the United States. 
E)  The Federalists and the Anti-Federalists were formed after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

Question 5

Political parties use newspaper articles, debates, and television announcements to present their views about important political issues. These activities :

Accepted Answer

A)  help citizens learn about the issues, form opinions, and consider proposed solutions. 
B)  enable the parties to coordinate policy-related issues among the three branches of the government. 
C)  enable the parties to adopt a view broad enough on these issues that no group will be alienated. 
D)  promote unity among diverse party factions. 
E)  support the party platforms or parts of it. 
A)  help citizens learn about the issues, form opinions, and consider proposed solutions. 
B)  enable the parties to coordinate policy-related issues among the three branches of the government. 
C)  enable the parties to adopt a view broad enough on these issues that no group will be alienated. 
D)  promote unity among diverse party factions. 
E)  support the party platforms or parts of it.

Question 6

In the 1890s, the Populists-the People's Party-advocated _____ as a way of lessening the debts of farmers in the West and South.

Accepted Answer

A)  farming 
B)  inflation 
C)  slavery 
D)  trading 
E)  labor growth 
A)  farming 
B)  inflation 
C)  slavery 
D)  trading 
E)  labor growth

Question 7

Party identifiers are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the members of a political party who are identified easily by the people. 
B)  those people who associate themselves as volunteers of a political party. 
C)  the symbols used by a political party to popularize it among the public. 
D)  those people who identify themselves as being members of a political party. 
E)  those people who eventually become the candidates for office. 
A)  the members of a political party who are identified easily by the people. 
B)  those people who associate themselves as volunteers of a political party. 
C)  the symbols used by a political party to popularize it among the public. 
D)  those people who identify themselves as being members of a political party. 
E)  those people who eventually become the candidates for office.

Question 8

The United States has a two-party system which means that:

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A)  only two parties nominate candidates to run in general elections. 
B)  the two major parties-the Democrats and the Republicans-dominate national politics. 
C)  candidates must belong to one of the two major parties to run in state elections. 
D)  all voters identify with either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. 
E)  third parties are not allowed to be formed in this country. 
A)  only two parties nominate candidates to run in general elections. 
B)  the two major parties-the Democrats and the Republicans-dominate national politics. 
C)  candidates must belong to one of the two major parties to run in state elections. 
D)  all voters identify with either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. 
E)  third parties are not allowed to be formed in this country.

Question 9

A(n) _____ can be defined as a group of individuals who organize to win elections, operate the government, and determine policy.

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A)  political party 
B)  congressional committee 
C)  parliament 
D)  union 
E)  electorate 
A)  political party 
B)  congressional committee 
C)  parliament 
D)  union 
E)  electorate

Question 10

In the context of elections since 2010, discuss how Republicans have done much better in midterm elections than in presidential ones.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Within one year of Ob

Question 11

Larry, an ex-serviceman, has joined the Republican Party because his family members are staunch Republicans. Larry has most likely joined the party _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  for solidarity incentives 
B)  for material incentives 
C)  for personal benefits 
D)  to benefit from patronage 
E)  to contest as an independent candidate 
A)  for solidarity incentives 
B)  for material incentives 
C)  for personal benefits 
D)  to benefit from patronage 
E)  to contest as an independent candidate

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of the history of American political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political parties were embraced by America's founding fathers as a necessary element of a functioning democracy. 
B)  The role of political parties was clearly defined by America's founders. 
C)  Two major political factions were formed in America even before the Constitution was ratified. 
D)  Throughout the course of American history, the major political parties have not changed their ideologies. 
E)  The Democratic Party was the first political party in America. 
A)  Political parties were embraced by America's founding fathers as a necessary element of a functioning democracy. 
B)  The role of political parties was clearly defined by America's founders. 
C)  Two major political factions were formed in America even before the Constitution was ratified. 
D)  Throughout the course of American history, the major political parties have not changed their ideologies. 
E)  The Democratic Party was the first political party in America.

Question 13

Jefferson's Republicans is the party that was later renamed as the Republican Party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss why people join political parties and explain the reasons for a person choosing one party over another.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. In a few countries, s

Question 15

The Free Soil Party organized in 1848 to oppose the expansion of slavery into the western territories is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ideological party 
B)  issue-oriented party 
C)  personality party 
D)  traditional party 
E)  splinter party 
A)  ideological party 
B)  issue-oriented party 
C)  personality party 
D)  traditional party 
E)  splinter party

Question 16

Which of the following functions is performed at the national conventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizing the grassroots foundation of party supporters 
B)  Directing the work of the national committee 
C)  Writing a party platform 
D)  Helping elect party members to Congress 
E)  Recruiting new voters 
A)  Organizing the grassroots foundation of party supporters 
B)  Directing the work of the national committee 
C)  Writing a party platform 
D)  Helping elect party members to Congress 
E)  Recruiting new voters

Question 17

When a party has no dominant power with a direct chain of command, it is said to be _________. 
A) decentralized 
B) fragmented 
C) an independent party 
D) a federalist party

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a party has no dominant power...

Question 18

Which of the following functions of political parties helps simplify voting choices for the electorate?

Accepted Answer

A)  They act as the major institution through which the executive and legislative branches cooperate with each other. 
B)  They volunteer at the polling places. 
C)  They help citizens learn about important political issues. 
D)  They inform voters of the shortcomings of the majority party's agenda. 
E)  They take the larger number of people who want to run for office and narrow the field. 
A)  They act as the major institution through which the executive and legislative branches cooperate with each other. 
B)  They volunteer at the polling places. 
C)  They help citizens learn about important political issues. 
D)  They inform voters of the shortcomings of the majority party's agenda. 
E)  They take the larger number of people who want to run for office and narrow the field.

Question 19

Jeffersonian Republicans believed that the nation's welfare would be best served if:

Accepted Answer

A)  it was ruled by its wealthiest and best-educated citizens. 
B)  government policies served farming interests. 
C)  the government had more power than the states. 
D)  government policies promoted the development of commerce. 
E)  the government dominated Congress. 
A)  it was ruled by its wealthiest and best-educated citizens. 
B)  government policies served farming interests. 
C)  the government had more power than the states. 
D)  government policies promoted the development of commerce. 
E)  the government dominated Congress.

Question 20

In the context of politics, _________ is a system of rewarding the party faithful and workers with government jobs or contracts. 
A) patronage 
B) party membership grant 
C) party- a id 
D) sponsorship

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of politics, _________ is...

Tipping can happen due to:

Business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are viewed as key _________ players. A) Libertarian B) Progressive C) Republican D) Democratic

Which of the following was a consequence of the Great Depression of the 1930s?

Which of the following is true of political parties?

Political parties use newspaper articles, debates, and television announcements to present their views about important political issues. These activities :

In the 1890s, the Populists-the People's Party-advocated _____ as a way of lessening the debts of farmers in the West and South.

Party identifiers are:

The United States has a two-party system which means that:

A(n) _____ can be defined as a group of individuals who organize to win elections, operate the government, and determine policy.

In the context of elections since 2010, discuss how Republicans have done much better in midterm elections than in presidential ones.

Larry, an ex-serviceman, has joined the Republican Party because his family members are staunch Republicans. Larry has most likely joined the party _____.

Which of the following statements is true of the history of American political parties?

Jefferson's Republicans is the party that was later renamed as the Republican Party.

Discuss why people join political parties and explain the reasons for a person choosing one party over another.

The Free Soil Party organized in 1848 to oppose the expansion of slavery into the western territories is an example of a(n) _____.

Which of the following functions is performed at the national conventions?

When a party has no dominant power with a direct chain of command, it is said to be _________. A) decentralized B) fragmented C) an independent party D) a federalist party

Which of the following functions of political parties helps simplify voting choices for the electorate?

Jeffersonian Republicans believed that the nation's welfare would be best served if:

In the context of politics, _________ is a system of rewarding the party faithful and workers with government jobs or contracts. A) patronage B) party membership grant C) party- a id D) sponsorship

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Exam 7: Political Parties

Tipping can happen due to:

Business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are viewed as key _________ players. A) Libertarian B) Progressive C) Republican D) Democratic

Which of the following was a consequence of the Great Depression of the 1930s?

Which of the following is true of political parties?

Political parties use newspaper articles, debates, and television announcements to present their views about important political issues. These activities :

In the 1890s, the Populists-the People's Party-advocated _____ as a way of lessening the debts of farmers in the West and South.

Party identifiers are:

The United States has a two-party system which means that:

A(n) _____ can be defined as a group of individuals who organize to win elections, operate the government, and determine policy.

In the context of elections since 2010, discuss how Republicans have done much better in midterm elections than in presidential ones.

Larry, an ex-serviceman, has joined the Republican Party because his family members are staunch Republicans. Larry has most likely joined the party _____.

Which of the following statements is true of the history of American political parties?

Jefferson's Republicans is the party that was later renamed as the Republican Party.

Discuss why people join political parties and explain the reasons for a person choosing one party over another.

The Free Soil Party organized in 1848 to oppose the expansion of slavery into the western territories is an example of a(n) _____.

Which of the following functions is performed at the national conventions?

When a party has no dominant power with a direct chain of command, it is said to be _________. A) decentralized B) fragmented C) an independent party D) a federalist party

Which of the following functions of political parties helps simplify voting choices for the electorate?

Jeffersonian Republicans believed that the nation's welfare would be best served if:

In the context of politics, _________ is a system of rewarding the party faithful and workers with government jobs or contracts. A) patronage B) party membership grant C) party- a id D) sponsorship

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

Filters