Question 1

The position that holds that the federal government should have a restricted role in economic regulation, social welfare, and overcoming racial inequality is

Accepted Answer

A)  conservative. 
B)  libertarian. 
C)  liberal. 
D)  independent. 
E)  ideological. 
A)  conservative. 
B)  libertarian. 
C)  liberal. 
D)  independent. 
E)  ideological.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT an obstacle commonly faced by third parties who try to run their candidate for office?

Accepted Answer

A)  The candidate's positions are often considerably outside the mainstream. 
B)  Many states require a considerable number of signatures to get on the ballot. 
C)  The path to the ballot is different in many states. 
D)  It is difficult to qualify for the federal government's partial funding of presidential campaigns. 
E)  All of the above are obstacles for third-party candidates trying to run for the presidency. 
A)  The candidate's positions are often considerably outside the mainstream. 
B)  Many states require a considerable number of signatures to get on the ballot. 
C)  The path to the ballot is different in many states. 
D)  It is difficult to qualify for the federal government's partial funding of presidential campaigns. 
E)  All of the above are obstacles for third-party candidates trying to run for the presidency.

Question 3

Congressional campaign committees help identify quality candidates in competitive districts and states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Belonging to or identifying with a political party is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  party volunteerism. 
B)  party organization. 
C)  grass roots organization. 
D)  party identification. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  party volunteerism. 
B)  party organization. 
C)  grass roots organization. 
D)  party identification. 
E)  none of the above

Question 5

The GOP is another name for the

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic party. 
B)  Socialist party. 
C)  Republican party. 
D)  Progressive party. 
E)  Great Old Party. 
A)  Democratic party. 
B)  Socialist party. 
C)  Republican party. 
D)  Progressive party. 
E)  Great Old Party.

Question 6

Single-issue parties are barely indistinguishable from what?

Accepted Answer

A)  advocacy groups 
B)  interest groups 
C)  splinter parties 
D)  third parties 
E)  Republican or Democratic parties 
A)  advocacy groups 
B)  interest groups 
C)  splinter parties 
D)  third parties 
E)  Republican or Democratic parties

Question 7

Unlike the national committee, congressional campaign committees are not well funded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are some reasons why the U.S. has a two-party system?

Accepted Answer

The authors of Struggle for De

Question 9

Divided party control between Congress and the presidency helps to overcome the problems caused by the constitutional separation of powers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Political parties are distinct, yet often take positions that are similar to the other political party. What is more, there are some members of each political party that are likely to support the other side. Based on the evidence provided in the text book, are political parties more distinct than similar? Why? What does this mean for centrists in American politics?

Accepted Answer

Political parties in the United States a

Question 11

The national party conventions meet every ________ year(s) to nominate presidential and vice-presidential candidates, revise party rules, and write a party platform.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
E)  single 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
E)  single

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a single-member district election?

Accepted Answer

A)  an urban ward 
B)  a congressional district 
C)  a county 
D)  the U.S. presidency 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  an urban ward 
B)  a congressional district 
C)  a county 
D)  the U.S. presidency 
E)  All of the above are correct.

Question 13

Party realignment means

Accepted Answer

A)  a new political party controls the presidency. 
B)  voters switch party loyalties briefly and then return to their former party. 
C)  a new political party controls the Congress. 
D)  a new party system takes the place of the old. 
E)  new political parties form. 
A)  a new political party controls the presidency. 
B)  voters switch party loyalties briefly and then return to their former party. 
C)  a new political party controls the Congress. 
D)  a new party system takes the place of the old. 
E)  new political parties form.

Question 14

State parties are unified and effective extensions of the national party organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The centrist wing of the Democratic party is best represented by the Democratic Leadership Council, of which ________ was a prominent member.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The centrist wing of the Democratic party...

Question 16

What factors stimulated a realignment of parties in the presidential election of 1896?

Accepted Answer

In 1896, the Populist party joined with

Question 17

American party candidates feel free to oppose party leaders and reject traditional party policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In 1960, the Democrats tended to dominate

Accepted Answer

A)  in the Southern states, the industrial states of the mid-Atlantic, and the upper Midwest. 
B)  in New England, the Great Plains, and the Mountain West. 
C)  in the Pacific Coast, the Mountain West, and the Southern states. 
D)  in New England, the Southern states, and the Pacific Coast. 
E)  in New England, the industrial states of the mid-Atlantic, and the Pacific Coast. 
A)  in the Southern states, the industrial states of the mid-Atlantic, and the upper Midwest. 
B)  in New England, the Great Plains, and the Mountain West. 
C)  in the Pacific Coast, the Mountain West, and the Southern states. 
D)  in New England, the Southern states, and the Pacific Coast. 
E)  in New England, the industrial states of the mid-Atlantic, and the Pacific Coast.

Question 19

__________ can no longer be donated to the national party organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Campaign contributions 
B)  Hard money 
C)  Soft money 
D)  527s 
E)  Influence 
A)  Campaign contributions 
B)  Hard money 
C)  Soft money 
D)  527s 
E)  Influence

Question 20

The one-party or no-party system that emerged in 1816 and lasted through the 1820s resulted in a period in history known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

Era of Goo

The position that holds that the federal government should have a restricted role in economic regulation, social welfare, and overcoming racial inequality is

Which of these is NOT an obstacle commonly faced by third parties who try to run their candidate for office?

Congressional campaign committees help identify quality candidates in competitive districts and states.

Belonging to or identifying with a political party is known as

The GOP is another name for the

Single-issue parties are barely indistinguishable from what?

Unlike the national committee, congressional campaign committees are not well funded.

What are some reasons why the U.S. has a two-party system?

Divided party control between Congress and the presidency helps to overcome the problems caused by the constitutional separation of powers.

The national party conventions meet every ________ year(s) to nominate presidential and vice-presidential candidates, revise party rules, and write a party platform.

Which of the following is an example of a single-member district election?

Party realignment means

State parties are unified and effective extensions of the national party organization.

The centrist wing of the Democratic party is best represented by the Democratic Leadership Council, of which ________ was a prominent member.

What factors stimulated a realignment of parties in the presidential election of 1896?

American party candidates feel free to oppose party leaders and reject traditional party policies.

In 1960, the Democrats tended to dominate

__________ can no longer be donated to the national party organizations.

The one-party or no-party system that emerged in 1816 and lasted through the 1820s resulted in a period in history known as 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

Exam 9: Political Parties

The position that holds that the federal government should have a restricted role in economic regulation, social welfare, and overcoming racial inequality is

Which of these is NOT an obstacle commonly faced by third parties who try to run their candidate for office?

Congressional campaign committees help identify quality candidates in competitive districts and states.

Belonging to or identifying with a political party is known as

The GOP is another name for the

Single-issue parties are barely indistinguishable from what?

Unlike the national committee, congressional campaign committees are not well funded.

What are some reasons why the U.S. has a two-party system?

Divided party control between Congress and the presidency helps to overcome the problems caused by the constitutional separation of powers.

The national party conventions meet every ________ year(s) to nominate presidential and vice-presidential candidates, revise party rules, and write a party platform.

Which of the following is an example of a single-member district election?

Party realignment means

State parties are unified and effective extensions of the national party organization.

The centrist wing of the Democratic party is best represented by the Democratic Leadership Council, of which ________ was a prominent member.

What factors stimulated a realignment of parties in the presidential election of 1896?

American party candidates feel free to oppose party leaders and reject traditional party policies.

In 1960, the Democrats tended to dominate

__________ can no longer be donated to the national party organizations.

The one-party or no-party system that emerged in 1816 and lasted through the 1820s resulted in a period in history known as 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