Question 1

The Democrats and Republicans

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A)  hardly differ on matters of policy details. 
B)  differ strongly over fundamental Constitutional issues. 
C)  differ strongly over means to achieve policy goals. 
D)  have identical positions on nearly all national defense policies. 
E)  are regularly challenged by third parties. 
A)  hardly differ on matters of policy details. 
B)  differ strongly over fundamental Constitutional issues. 
C)  differ strongly over means to achieve policy goals. 
D)  have identical positions on nearly all national defense policies. 
E)  are regularly challenged by third parties. C

Question 2

Define realignment. Based on this definition and this definition alone, how would you counter or support the textbook authors' claim that the United States has entered a Seventh Party Era?

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Realignment refers to a significant and lasting shift in the political party system, often resulting in a new dominant party or coalition. This can occur due to changes in voter demographics, political issues, or party platforms.

To counter or support the textbook authors' claim that the United States has entered a Seventh Party Era, one would need to analyze the current political landscape and determine if there has been a significant and lasting shift in the party system. This could involve examining voting patterns, party platforms, and the impact of key political issues on the electorate. Additionally, historical context and previous party realignments would need to be considered to determine if the current political climate aligns with the characteristics of a new party era.

Question 3

It is more difficult for minor parties to win elections in the United States than (in many parliamentary systems because

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A)  parliamentary systems provide funds only for minor party candidates in order to "level the field" with major party candidates. 
B)  the dominant parties in the United States have established rules that make it difficult for other parties to get on the ballot. 
C)  the strong labor movement in the United States has contributed to divisiveness and low voter turnout. 
D)  minor parties in the United States do not nominate their candidates until close to the election, which reduces any effectiveness they might otherwise have had. 
E)  there are not enough good candidates for third parties to attract. 
A)  parliamentary systems provide funds only for minor party candidates in order to "level the field" with major party candidates. 
B)  the dominant parties in the United States have established rules that make it difficult for other parties to get on the ballot. 
C)  the strong labor movement in the United States has contributed to divisiveness and low voter turnout. 
D)  minor parties in the United States do not nominate their candidates until close to the election, which reduces any effectiveness they might otherwise have had. 
E)  there are not enough good candidates for third parties to attract. B

Question 4

A party realignment typically occurs every

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A)  10-20 years. 
B)  20-30 years. 
C)  30-40 years. 
D)  40-50 years. 
E)  100 years. 
A)  10-20 years. 
B)  20-30 years. 
C)  30-40 years. 
D)  40-50 years. 
E)  100 years.

Question 5

The first political party was formed in the 1790s by

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A)  George Washington. 
B)  Alexander Hamilton. 
C)  Thomas Jefferson. 
D)  James Madison. 
E)  John Adams. 
A)  George Washington. 
B)  Alexander Hamilton. 
C)  Thomas Jefferson. 
D)  James Madison. 
E)  John Adams.

Question 6

________ may be understood as an organized set of beliefs about the fundamental nature of the good society and the role government ought to play in achieving it.

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The answer of ________ may be understood as an organized...

Question 7

The national committees are comprised of

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A)  members of the House of Representatives. 
B)  members of the Senate. 
C)  the president's cabinet. 
D)  elected committeemen and committeewomen from each of the states. 
E)  members of the Electoral College. 
A)  members of the House of Representatives. 
B)  members of the Senate. 
C)  the president's cabinet. 
D)  elected committeemen and committeewomen from each of the states. 
E)  members of the Electoral College.

Question 8

In parliamentary systems, the executive power is lodged in a ________, in which many parties may be represented.

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The answer of In parliamentary systems, the executive power is...

Question 9

The Democrats and Republicans each have a(n) ________, whose purpose is to conduct the business of the party during the four years between national conventions.

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A)  national convention 
B)  national committee 
C)  congressional caucus 
D)  electoral college 
E)  state caucus 
A)  national convention 
B)  national committee 
C)  congressional caucus 
D)  electoral college 
E)  state caucus

Question 10

Most democratic nations elect their representatives on the basis of

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A)  plurality, "winner-take-all" systems. 
B)  single-member-district systems. 
C)  proportional representation systems. 
D)  random choice systems. 
E)  direct democracy. 
A)  plurality, "winner-take-all" systems. 
B)  single-member-district systems. 
C)  proportional representation systems. 
D)  random choice systems. 
E)  direct democracy.

Question 11

Which of these is an example of a third-party presidential candidate affecting the outcome of a presidential election through the electoral college count?

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A)  Theodore Roosevelt and the Bull Moose Progressive party of 1912 
B)  Ross Perot's candidacy in 1992 
C)  the Republican candidacy of Abraham Lincoln 
D)  Ralph Nader's candidacy of 2004 
E)  David Cobb's candidacy of 2004 
A)  Theodore Roosevelt and the Bull Moose Progressive party of 1912 
B)  Ross Perot's candidacy in 1992 
C)  the Republican candidacy of Abraham Lincoln 
D)  Ralph Nader's candidacy of 2004 
E)  David Cobb's candidacy of 2004

Question 12

The national committees of both parties are highly centralized and influential

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The authors of your text suggest that political parties can be essential tools of popular sovereignty.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these statements concerning American political parties is NOT correct?

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A)  The vagueness of party membership is a good indicator of the insubstantial nature of American parties. 
B)  Parties are fairly well-constructed organizations, led by party professionals and committed to a set of policies and positions. 
C)  Independent candidates can sometimes force themselves on the party through primaries or caucuses open to the public. 
D)  American parties are more candidate-centered than parties in most other countries. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  The vagueness of party membership is a good indicator of the insubstantial nature of American parties. 
B)  Parties are fairly well-constructed organizations, led by party professionals and committed to a set of policies and positions. 
C)  Independent candidates can sometimes force themselves on the party through primaries or caucuses open to the public. 
D)  American parties are more candidate-centered than parties in most other countries. 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

The United States comes closer to having a "pure" two-party system than any other nation in the world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Where are third or minor parties most successful in the United States?

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A)  at the state and local levels 
B)  at the national level 
C)  at the presidential level 
D)  at the county and city levels 
E)  Third, or minor parties, have never been successful in the United States. 
A)  at the state and local levels 
B)  at the national level 
C)  at the presidential level 
D)  at the county and city levels 
E)  Third, or minor parties, have never been successful in the United States.

Question 17

During ________ government, one party controls both the executive and legislative branches.

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The answer of During ________ government, one party controls both...

Question 18

The national party conventions are the governing bodies of American political parties.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One role for minor parties in a two-party system is that they sometimes articulate new ideas that may eventually be taken over by one or both of the major parties.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

After Andrew Jackson become president Henry Clay helped form the

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A)  Department of State. 
B)  Whig Party. 
C)  modern Democratic Party. 
D)  Department of Treasury. 
E)  Republican Party. 
A)  Department of State. 
B)  Whig Party. 
C)  modern Democratic Party. 
D)  Department of Treasury. 
E)  Republican Party.

The Democrats and Republicans

Define realignment. Based on this definition and this definition alone, how would you counter or support the textbook authors' claim that the United States has entered a Seventh Party Era?

It is more difficult for minor parties to win elections in the United States than (in many parliamentary systems because

A party realignment typically occurs every

The first political party was formed in the 1790s by

________ may be understood as an organized set of beliefs about the fundamental nature of the good society and the role government ought to play in achieving it.

The national committees are comprised of

In parliamentary systems, the executive power is lodged in a ________, in which many parties may be represented.

The Democrats and Republicans each have a(n) ________, whose purpose is to conduct the business of the party during the four years between national conventions.

Most democratic nations elect their representatives on the basis of

Which of these is an example of a third-party presidential candidate affecting the outcome of a presidential election through the electoral college count?

The national committees of both parties are highly centralized and influential

The authors of your text suggest that political parties can be essential tools of popular sovereignty.

Which of these statements concerning American political parties is NOT correct?

The United States comes closer to having a "pure" two-party system than any other nation in the world.

Where are third or minor parties most successful in the United States?

During ________ government, one party controls both the executive and legislative branches.

The national party conventions are the governing bodies of American political parties.

One role for minor parties in a two-party system is that they sometimes articulate new ideas that may eventually be taken over by one or both of the major parties.

After Andrew Jackson become president Henry Clay helped form the

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 9: Political Parties

The Democrats and Republicans

Define realignment. Based on this definition and this definition alone, how would you counter or support the textbook authors' claim that the United States has entered a Seventh Party Era?

It is more difficult for minor parties to win elections in the United States than (in many parliamentary systems because

A party realignment typically occurs every

The first political party was formed in the 1790s by

________ may be understood as an organized set of beliefs about the fundamental nature of the good society and the role government ought to play in achieving it.

The national committees are comprised of

In parliamentary systems, the executive power is lodged in a ________, in which many parties may be represented.

The Democrats and Republicans each have a(n) ________, whose purpose is to conduct the business of the party during the four years between national conventions.

Most democratic nations elect their representatives on the basis of

Which of these is an example of a third-party presidential candidate affecting the outcome of a presidential election through the electoral college count?

The national committees of both parties are highly centralized and influential

The authors of your text suggest that political parties can be essential tools of popular sovereignty.

Which of these statements concerning American political parties is NOT correct?

The United States comes closer to having a "pure" two-party system than any other nation in the world.

Where are third or minor parties most successful in the United States?

During ________ government, one party controls both the executive and legislative branches.

The national party conventions are the governing bodies of American political parties.

One role for minor parties in a two-party system is that they sometimes articulate new ideas that may eventually be taken over by one or both of the major parties.

After Andrew Jackson become president Henry Clay helped form the

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters