Question 1

Elections organized on a "winner-take-all," single-member-district basis are more likely to result in multiparty systems than are two-party systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a "protest" minor party?

Accepted Answer

A)  Socialist Labor party 
B)  Populist 
C)  Bull Moose party 
D)  Republican 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Socialist Labor party 
B)  Populist 
C)  Bull Moose party 
D)  Republican 
E)  all of the above

Question 3

Winner-take-all contests elect

Accepted Answer

A)  the person who gets the most votes. 
B)  the person who gets the majority of the votes. 
C)  the person who gets two-thirds of the votes. 
D)  all the people who earn more than 25 percent of the vote. 
E)  all the people from the winning party. 
A)  the person who gets the most votes. 
B)  the person who gets the majority of the votes. 
C)  the person who gets two-thirds of the votes. 
D)  all the people who earn more than 25 percent of the vote. 
E)  all the people from the winning party.

Question 4

In the entire history of the U.S., only a single minor party, the ________, has managed to replace one of the major parties.

Accepted Answer

A)  Republican 
B)  Democratic 
C)  Socialist 
D)  American Independent 
E)  Whig 
A)  Republican 
B)  Democratic 
C)  Socialist 
D)  American Independent 
E)  Whig

Question 5

It is well known that the Framers of the US Constitution did not look favorably upon political parties. Yet, parties formed quite rapidly after the new government took shape. Why did this happen? Based on your assessment of the Framers' intent, do you think they would be pleased or displeased with what they see today? Please provide historical and recent examples, as appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The rapid formation of political parties

Question 6

What happened to the Whig party?

Accepted Answer

A)  It simply disintegrated and disappeared. 
B)  It became the present-day Democratic party. 
C)  It became part of the new Progressive party. 
D)  It simply changed its name to the Republican party. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  It simply disintegrated and disappeared. 
B)  It became the present-day Democratic party. 
C)  It became part of the new Progressive party. 
D)  It simply changed its name to the Republican party. 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  recruiting political candidates 
B)  organizing the activities of government officials 
C)  running candidates in elections 
D)  lobby elected officials for preferred policies 
E)  none of the above 
A)  recruiting political candidates 
B)  organizing the activities of government officials 
C)  running candidates in elections 
D)  lobby elected officials for preferred policies 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

________ parties form when a faction within one of the major political parties bolts to run its own candidate for president.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ parties form when a faction within...

Question 9

One major way that the Democratic and Republican parties differ is

Accepted Answer

A)  in how they are perceived by the people. 
B)  that one party believes in civil liberties and the other does not. 
C)  that all Democrats are liberals. 
D)  that one party believes in civil rights and the other does not. 
E)  that one party is more receptive to minority concerns. 
A)  in how they are perceived by the people. 
B)  that one party believes in civil liberties and the other does not. 
C)  that all Democrats are liberals. 
D)  that one party believes in civil rights and the other does not. 
E)  that one party is more receptive to minority concerns.

Question 10

Which members of the American parties tend to be at the center of the organizations, controlling resources, and choosing who runs party activities?

Accepted Answer

Party activities in the U.S. a

Question 11

According to the authors of your text, the sixth party era is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the era of Dealignment and Parity. 
B)  the New Deal Era. 
C)  the post-war era. 
D)  the parties at war era. 
E)  the partisan politics era. 
A)  the era of Dealignment and Parity. 
B)  the New Deal Era. 
C)  the post-war era. 
D)  the parties at war era. 
E)  the partisan politics era.

Question 12

When parties are working properly, they do a number of things that make popular sovereignty possible. What are these functions that political parties perform?

Accepted Answer

They provide a mechanism for keeping ele

Question 13

Most of George W. Bush's presidency occurred under ________ government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of George W. Bush's presidency occurred...

Question 14

In 1896, the Populist party joined with the Republicans to nominate William Jennings Bryan as their presidential candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In many Western European democracies, the electorate tends to make its candidate choices based on feelings about the parties rather than the candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The United States has the most "pure" ________ in the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  democracy 
B)  parliamentary system 
C)  proportional representation system 
D)  two-party system 
E)  government 
A)  democracy 
B)  parliamentary system 
C)  proportional representation system 
D)  two-party system 
E)  government

Question 17

The Free-Soilers were a fragment of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Democrat Party. 
B)  Republican Party. 
C)  Anti-Federalist Party. 
D)  Whig Party. 
E)  Liberty Party. 
A)  Democrat Party. 
B)  Republican Party. 
C)  Anti-Federalist Party. 
D)  Whig Party. 
E)  Liberty Party.

Question 18

Which group within the party disagrees with the Republican party's position on the role the government should play in abortion and end-of-life decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Libertarian-oriented Republicans 
B)  evangelical Republicans 
C)  neoconservative Republicans 
D)  business-oriented Republicans 
E)  There is no real division on most subjects within the Republican party. 
A)  Libertarian-oriented Republicans 
B)  evangelical Republicans 
C)  neoconservative Republicans 
D)  business-oriented Republicans 
E)  There is no real division on most subjects within the Republican party.

Question 19

Political parties are by nature

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusive. 
B)  elitist. 
C)  inclusive. 
D)  restrictive. 
E)  populist. 
A)  exclusive. 
B)  elitist. 
C)  inclusive. 
D)  restrictive. 
E)  populist.

Question 20

Which type of political parties most resembles advocacy groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  single-issue parties 
B)  ideological parties 
C)  protest parties 
D)  splinter parties 
E)  third parties 
A)  single-issue parties 
B)  ideological parties 
C)  protest parties 
D)  splinter parties 
E)  third parties

Elections organized on a "winner-take-all," single-member-district basis are more likely to result in multiparty systems than are two-party systems.

Which of the following is an example of a "protest" minor party?

Winner-take-all contests elect

In the entire history of the U.S., only a single minor party, the ________, has managed to replace one of the major parties.

What happened to the Whig party?

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of political parties?

________ parties form when a faction within one of the major political parties bolts to run its own candidate for president.

One major way that the Democratic and Republican parties differ is

Which members of the American parties tend to be at the center of the organizations, controlling resources, and choosing who runs party activities?

According to the authors of your text, the sixth party era is called

When parties are working properly, they do a number of things that make popular sovereignty possible. What are these functions that political parties perform?

Most of George W. Bush's presidency occurred under ________ government.

In 1896, the Populist party joined with the Republicans to nominate William Jennings Bryan as their presidential candidate.

In many Western European democracies, the electorate tends to make its candidate choices based on feelings about the parties rather than the candidates.

The United States has the most "pure" ________ in the world.

The Free-Soilers were a fragment of the

Which group within the party disagrees with the Republican party's position on the role the government should play in abortion and end-of-life decisions?

Political parties are by nature

Which type of political parties most resembles advocacy groups?

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

Elections organized on a "winner-take-all," single-member-district basis are more likely to result in multiparty systems than are two-party systems.

Which of the following is an example of a "protest" minor party?

Winner-take-all contests elect

In the entire history of the U.S., only a single minor party, the ________, has managed to replace one of the major parties.

What happened to the Whig party?

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of political parties?

________ parties form when a faction within one of the major political parties bolts to run its own candidate for president.

One major way that the Democratic and Republican parties differ is

Which members of the American parties tend to be at the center of the organizations, controlling resources, and choosing who runs party activities?

According to the authors of your text, the sixth party era is called

When parties are working properly, they do a number of things that make popular sovereignty possible. What are these functions that political parties perform?

Most of George W. Bush's presidency occurred under ________ government.

In 1896, the Populist party joined with the Republicans to nominate William Jennings Bryan as their presidential candidate.

In many Western European democracies, the electorate tends to make its candidate choices based on feelings about the parties rather than the candidates.

The United States has the most "pure" ________ in the world.

The Free-Soilers were a fragment of the

Which group within the party disagrees with the Republican party's position on the role the government should play in abortion and end-of-life decisions?

Political parties are by nature

Which type of political parties most resembles advocacy groups?

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