Exam 15: The Semi-Responsible Parties

Define each of the following and briefly explain why it is relevant to the study of political parties. -Ideological parties.

When the parties' supporting coalitions of social groups undergo major change, we call this:

Are the two major American parties ideological parties? What evidence would you cite to support that argument? What evidence would you cite to disprove that argument? What difference does it make in American politics if the major parties are ideological or if they aren't?

A party with clear and consistent principles on a wide range of issues, from the purpose of government to the essence of human nature, is called a(n):

A major roadblock in the path of responsible parties is:

Define each of the following and briefly explain why it is relevant to the study of political parties. -The "Contract with America."

Which party or parties support same-sex marriage?