Question 1

Which of the following is true about the 2012 elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fourteen out of the fifteen wealthiest states tended to vote Republican. 
B)  Southern states voted for Democratic candidates more than for Republicans. 
C)  Thirteen out of the fifteen poorest states voted Republican. 
D)  The reverse-income effect proved that those with lower incomes usually vote for independent candidates. 
E)  In the Democratic presidential primaries, working-class voters voted for Obama rather than for Hillary Clinton. 
A)  Fourteen out of the fifteen wealthiest states tended to vote Republican. 
B)  Southern states voted for Democratic candidates more than for Republicans. 
C)  Thirteen out of the fifteen poorest states voted Republican. 
D)  The reverse-income effect proved that those with lower incomes usually vote for independent candidates. 
E)  In the Democratic presidential primaries, working-class voters voted for Obama rather than for Hillary Clinton. C

Question 2

Describe the different functions of political parties in our system.

Accepted Answer

Political parties in our system serve several important functions.

First, they help to organize and mobilize voters, providing a platform for individuals with similar political beliefs to come together and work towards common goals. This helps to ensure that the voices of different groups within society are represented in the political process.

Second, political parties play a crucial role in the recruitment and selection of candidates for public office. They help to identify and support individuals who align with their party's values and policies, and provide resources and support for their campaigns.

Third, political parties serve as a link between the government and the people, helping to communicate the interests and concerns of their constituents to elected officials. They also help to educate the public about important political issues and promote their party's agenda.

Additionally, political parties play a key role in the legislative process, as they help to coordinate and negotiate the passage of legislation. They also serve as a check on the power of the ruling party, providing opposition and alternative viewpoints.

Overall, political parties are essential to the functioning of our democratic system, providing a means for citizens to participate in the political process and ensuring that diverse perspectives are represented in government.

Question 3

The two-party system

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A)  emerged as a consequence of the form of government created by the Constitution. 
B)  is a requirement in the Constitution. 
C)  emerged in the twentieth century. 
D)  was favored by George Washington. 
E)  Options A and D are true. 
A)  emerged as a consequence of the form of government created by the Constitution. 
B)  is a requirement in the Constitution. 
C)  emerged in the twentieth century. 
D)  was favored by George Washington. 
E)  Options A and D are true. A

Question 4

Someone who emphasizes the importance of a free market with fewer government-run social programs is likely to be a

Accepted Answer

A)  Democrat. 
B)  Republican. 
C)  progressive. 
D)  Jeffersonian Republican. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Democrat. 
B)  Republican. 
C)  progressive. 
D)  Jeffersonian Republican. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 5

In the period leading up to the Civil War

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A)  the Whig Party split over the issue of slavery. 
B)  anti-slavery factions of many parties coalesced to form the Republican Party. 
C)  the Federalist Party experienced a resurgence of support. 
D)  Both A and B. 
E)  Both B and C. 
A)  the Whig Party split over the issue of slavery. 
B)  anti-slavery factions of many parties coalesced to form the Republican Party. 
C)  the Federalist Party experienced a resurgence of support. 
D)  Both A and B. 
E)  Both B and C.

Question 6

It is estimated that about ____________ of voters who identify as "independent" still lean toward either the Republican or the Democratic Party.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  75 percent 
E)  90 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  75 percent 
E)  90 percent

Question 7

Many political scientists contend that third parties

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A)  have consistently failed because they never reflect the political mood of the nation. 
B)  serve as a safety valve for dissident political groups, preventing major confrontations and political unrest. 
C)  can only come into existence if they are organized around a single charismatic leader. 
D)  can only come into existence if they split off from one of the major political parties. 
E)  are incapable of being formed from scratch by individuals who are committed to a particular issue or ideology. 
A)  have consistently failed because they never reflect the political mood of the nation. 
B)  serve as a safety valve for dissident political groups, preventing major confrontations and political unrest. 
C)  can only come into existence if they are organized around a single charismatic leader. 
D)  can only come into existence if they split off from one of the major political parties. 
E)  are incapable of being formed from scratch by individuals who are committed to a particular issue or ideology.

Question 8

In primary elections

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A)  candidates appeal to a wide range of opinion to get votes. 
B)  candidates tend to make moderate stands on issues. 
C)  partisan campaigning leads to less overall spending on campaigns. 
D)  candidates try to appeal to the more extreme members of their party. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  candidates appeal to a wide range of opinion to get votes. 
B)  candidates tend to make moderate stands on issues. 
C)  partisan campaigning leads to less overall spending on campaigns. 
D)  candidates try to appeal to the more extreme members of their party. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 9

Examples of party polarization include all of the following except

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A)  party-line voting. 
B)  the end of overlapping party ideologies. 
C)  the rise of extreme ideology in the Republican Party. 
D)  the rise of liberal Republicans. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  party-line voting. 
B)  the end of overlapping party ideologies. 
C)  the rise of extreme ideology in the Republican Party. 
D)  the rise of liberal Republicans. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 10

Why do we only have two major parties? Explain the circumstances that have perpetuated the two-party system.

Accepted Answer

The two-party system in the United State

Question 11

In "wave elections"

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A)  dissatisfaction with the performance of one part or another can produce a wave of support for the other party. 
B)  the effects of the election results are temporary. 
C)  support for the major parties realign. 
D)  the results are landslide victories for Republicans or Democrats. 
E)  Options A and B are true. 
A)  dissatisfaction with the performance of one part or another can produce a wave of support for the other party. 
B)  the effects of the election results are temporary. 
C)  support for the major parties realign. 
D)  the results are landslide victories for Republicans or Democrats. 
E)  Options A and B are true.

Question 12

Describe the importance of independent voters and provide examples of their impact in recent elections.

Accepted Answer

Independent voters play a crucial role i

Question 13

Explore the role played by third parties in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Third parties in the United States play

Question 14

Which is (are) true of the New Deal period?

Accepted Answer

A)  President Roosevelt's programs were open to whites and African Americans. 
B)  The Great Depression shattered working-class voters' confidence in the Republican Party. 
C)  Roosevelt's coalition of whites and blacks was large enough to establish the Democrats as the majority party. 
D)  Democrats made major interventions in the economy to combat the Great Depression. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  President Roosevelt's programs were open to whites and African Americans. 
B)  The Great Depression shattered working-class voters' confidence in the Republican Party. 
C)  Roosevelt's coalition of whites and blacks was large enough to establish the Democrats as the majority party. 
D)  Democrats made major interventions in the economy to combat the Great Depression. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 15

The lowest layer of official party machinery is

Accepted Answer

A)  the local organization supported by district leaders, precinct or ward captains, and party workers. 
B)  the state party chairperson and committees. 
C)  the national campaign chairperson's volunteers. 
D)  the White House interns. 
E)  the national convention delegates. 
A)  the local organization supported by district leaders, precinct or ward captains, and party workers. 
B)  the state party chairperson and committees. 
C)  the national campaign chairperson's volunteers. 
D)  the White House interns. 
E)  the national convention delegates.

Question 16

If we chose candidates through a "top two" bipartisan primary election

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A)  candidates would have to appeal to a wider range of public opinion. 
B)  it would increase voter participation. 
C)  the major political parties might lose some of their influence. 
D)  it would be the end of the open primary system. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  candidates would have to appeal to a wider range of public opinion. 
B)  it would increase voter participation. 
C)  the major political parties might lose some of their influence. 
D)  it would be the end of the open primary system. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 17

Functions of political parties in the United States include all of the following except

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A)  operating the government. 
B)  acting as an organized opposition to the party in power. 
C)  signing up large numbers of dues-paying committed members. 
D)  recruiting candidates for public office. 
E)  presenting alternative policies to the electorate. 
A)  operating the government. 
B)  acting as an organized opposition to the party in power. 
C)  signing up large numbers of dues-paying committed members. 
D)  recruiting candidates for public office. 
E)  presenting alternative policies to the electorate.

Question 18

Individuals or interest group members who participate in parties with the goal of seeing certain policies or groups favored is

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A)  a party official. 
B)  a party supporter. 
C)  a policy demander. 
D)  a legislation coordinator. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  a party official. 
B)  a party supporter. 
C)  a policy demander. 
D)  a legislation coordinator. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 19

In many European parliamentary systems, prime ministers are elected by __________, whereas in the United States, presidents are elected ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the legislature; through the electoral college 
B)  a popular vote of the people; through the electoral college 
C)  the legislature; by a popular vote of the people 
D)  the aristocracy; by a popular vote of the people 
E)  the aristocracy; through the electoral college 
A)  the legislature; through the electoral college 
B)  a popular vote of the people; through the electoral college 
C)  the legislature; by a popular vote of the people 
D)  the aristocracy; by a popular vote of the people 
E)  the aristocracy; through the electoral college

Question 20

Discuss the growth of the Hispanic voting bloc and its effect in recent elections and discuss what effects this trend may have on future elections.

Accepted Answer

The Hispanic voting bloc has been steadi

Which of the following is true about the 2012 elections?

Describe the different functions of political parties in our system.

The two-party system

Someone who emphasizes the importance of a free market with fewer government-run social programs is likely to be a

In the period leading up to the Civil War

It is estimated that about ____________ of voters who identify as "independent" still lean toward either the Republican or the Democratic Party.

Many political scientists contend that third parties

In primary elections

Examples of party polarization include all of the following except

Why do we only have two major parties? Explain the circumstances that have perpetuated the two-party system.

In "wave elections"

Describe the importance of independent voters and provide examples of their impact in recent elections.

Explore the role played by third parties in the United States.

Which is (are) true of the New Deal period?

The lowest layer of official party machinery is

If we chose candidates through a "top two" bipartisan primary election

Functions of political parties in the United States include all of the following except

Individuals or interest group members who participate in parties with the goal of seeing certain policies or groups favored is

In many European parliamentary systems, prime ministers are elected by , whereas in the United States, presidents are elected _.

Discuss the growth of the Hispanic voting bloc and its effect in recent elections and discuss what effects this trend may have on future elections.

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 Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

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Exam 8: Political Parties

Which of the following is true about the 2012 elections?

Describe the different functions of political parties in our system.

The two-party system

Someone who emphasizes the importance of a free market with fewer government-run social programs is likely to be a

In the period leading up to the Civil War

It is estimated that about ____________ of voters who identify as "independent" still lean toward either the Republican or the Democratic Party.

Many political scientists contend that third parties

In primary elections

Examples of party polarization include all of the following except

Why do we only have two major parties? Explain the circumstances that have perpetuated the two-party system.

In "wave elections"

Describe the importance of independent voters and provide examples of their impact in recent elections.

Explore the role played by third parties in the United States.

Which is (are) true of the New Deal period?

The lowest layer of official party machinery is

If we chose candidates through a "top two" bipartisan primary election

Functions of political parties in the United States include all of the following except

Individuals or interest group members who participate in parties with the goal of seeing certain policies or groups favored is

In many European parliamentary systems, prime ministers are elected by __________, whereas in the United States, presidents are elected ___________.

Discuss the growth of the Hispanic voting bloc and its effect in recent elections and discuss what effects this trend may have on future elections.

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 Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

In many European parliamentary systems, prime ministers are elected by , whereas in the United States, presidents are elected _.