Question 1

Which of the following is true about the 2008 elections?

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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.

Question 2

The two-party system has dominated the American political landscape for all of the following reasons $\bold{except}$

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A)  political socialization and practical considerations. 
B)  the winner-take-all electoral system. 
C)  state and federal laws favor the two major parties. 
D)  historical foundations of the system. 
E)  third parties are illegal in many jurisdictions. 
A)  political socialization and practical considerations. 
B)  the winner-take-all electoral system. 
C)  state and federal laws favor the two major parties. 
D)  historical foundations of the system. 
E)  third parties are illegal in many jurisdictions.

Question 3

Which is true about independents?

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A)  True independents, those that are open to candidates of both parties, make up a relatively large share of the voters. 
B)  In times of economic crisis, the independent vote can decide elections. 
C)  All independents tend to stick with one party despite claiming to be open to all viewpoints. 
D)  Independents helped elect President Obama. 
E)  Options B and D are true. 
A)  True independents, those that are open to candidates of both parties, make up a relatively large share of the voters. 
B)  In times of economic crisis, the independent vote can decide elections. 
C)  All independents tend to stick with one party despite claiming to be open to all viewpoints. 
D)  Independents helped elect President Obama. 
E)  Options B and D are true.

Question 4

The party-in-the-electorate is made up of

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A)  the members of the general public who identify with a political party. 
B)  the formal structure and leadership of a political party. 
C)  all of the elected and appointed officials who identify with a party. 
D)  the members of the electoral college. 
E)  the individuals who choose the members of the electoral college. 
A)  the members of the general public who identify with a political party. 
B)  the formal structure and leadership of a political party. 
C)  all of the elected and appointed officials who identify with a party. 
D)  the members of the electoral college. 
E)  the individuals who choose the members of the electoral college.

Question 5

Explain the phenomenon of "wave" elections and provide examples.

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The answer of Explain the phenomenon of "wave" elections and...

Question 6

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

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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 7

In general, the Republicans have been known as the party of

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A)  liberal political ideas. 
B)  social welfare programs. 
C)  business. 
D)  the working class. 
E)  racial and ethnic minorities. 
A)  liberal political ideas. 
B)  social welfare programs. 
C)  business. 
D)  the working class. 
E)  racial and ethnic minorities.

Question 8

A political party is a group of individuals who

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A)  agree on all policy issues. 
B)  organize to win elections and operate the government. 
C)  pay monthly dues to an ideological organization. 
D)  have been elected to office and have obtained positions of power. 
E)  accept the decisions of the party's leaders. 
A)  agree on all policy issues. 
B)  organize to win elections and operate the government. 
C)  pay monthly dues to an ideological organization. 
D)  have been elected to office and have obtained positions of power. 
E)  accept the decisions of the party's leaders.

Question 9

Which is true of federal and state laws?

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A)  They have encouraged third parties to get candidates on the ballot. 
B)  They let third parties get fewer signatures to place their candidates on the ballot than major parties. 
C)  The two major parties have a clear advantage because the laws have fewer obstacles for them. 
D)  The federal laws have made it easy for third or minor-party candidates to get federal matching funds. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  They have encouraged third parties to get candidates on the ballot. 
B)  They let third parties get fewer signatures to place their candidates on the ballot than major parties. 
C)  The two major parties have a clear advantage because the laws have fewer obstacles for them. 
D)  The federal laws have made it easy for third or minor-party candidates to get federal matching funds. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 10

Today about how many voters call themselves independents?

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A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  75 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  75 percent

Question 11

A voter or a candidate who does not identify with a political party is called

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A)  a naysayer. 
B)  an independent. 
C)  a liberal. 
D)  a conservative. 
E)  a libertarian. 
A)  a naysayer. 
B)  an independent. 
C)  a liberal. 
D)  a conservative. 
E)  a libertarian.

Question 12

Third parties

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A)  are minor parties. 
B)  can act as critics of the major parties. 
C)  can be spoilers in an election. 
D)  often start because of an idea or person. 
E)  All the above are true. 
A)  are minor parties. 
B)  can act as critics of the major parties. 
C)  can be spoilers in an election. 
D)  often start because of an idea or person. 
E)  All the above are true.

Question 13

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

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Independent voters play a crucial role i

Question 14

During the late 1960s,

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A)  economically liberal, socially conservative voters left the Republican Party. 
B)  the Democrats gained strength in the South. 
C)  the Republican ascendance came to an end.. 
D)  Republicans gained a majority in Congress. 
E)  urban riots and anti-Vietnam War protests pushed many voters towards conservatism. 
A)  economically liberal, socially conservative voters left the Republican Party. 
B)  the Democrats gained strength in the South. 
C)  the Republican ascendance came to an end.. 
D)  Republicans gained a majority in Congress. 
E)  urban riots and anti-Vietnam War protests pushed many voters towards conservatism.

Question 15

Which is true of the election of 2008?

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A)  The collapse of the economy in 2007 was a major factor in the election outcome. 
B)  President Obama won with one of the narrowest margins in recent history. 
C)  The Republicans gained seats in the U.S. House and Senate. 
D)  The Democrats obtained 51 seats in the U.S. Senate. 
E)  President Obama was able to capitalize on President Bush's high approval ratings before the election. 
A)  The collapse of the economy in 2007 was a major factor in the election outcome. 
B)  President Obama won with one of the narrowest margins in recent history. 
C)  The Republicans gained seats in the U.S. House and Senate. 
D)  The Democrats obtained 51 seats in the U.S. Senate. 
E)  President Obama was able to capitalize on President Bush's high approval ratings before the election.

Question 16

The lowest layer of official party machinery is

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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 17

All of the following are true  $\bold{except}$ that

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A)  During the administrations of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, it appeared that the parties had come to a consensus on the size of government. 
B)  During the Obama administration, both parties reverted to their traditional positions on the size of government. 
C)  The Rise of the Tea Party may push the Republicans to maintain a strong stance on reducing government spending. 
D)  President Bill Clinton increased spending by reforming the welfare system. 
E)  President George W. Bush increased spending by embarking in two wars and adding prescription drug benefits for seniors to Medicare. 
A)  During the administrations of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, it appeared that the parties had come to a consensus on the size of government. 
B)  During the Obama administration, both parties reverted to their traditional positions on the size of government. 
C)  The Rise of the Tea Party may push the Republicans to maintain a strong stance on reducing government spending. 
D)  President Bill Clinton increased spending by reforming the welfare system. 
E)  President George W. Bush increased spending by embarking in two wars and adding prescription drug benefits for seniors to Medicare.

Question 18

How can an individual voter become involved with a political party? Outline some party activities that are available for individual voters.

Accepted Answer

An individual voter can become involved

Question 19

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 20

Explain the differences between the party-in-the-electorate, the party organization, and the party-in-government.

Accepted Answer

The party-in-the-electorate refers to th

Which of the following is true about the 2008 elections?

The two-party system has dominated the American political landscape for all of the following reasons $\bold{except}$

Which is true about independents?

The party-in-the-electorate is made up of

Explain the phenomenon of "wave" elections and provide examples.

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

In general, the Republicans have been known as the party of

A political party is a group of individuals who

Which is true of federal and state laws?

Today about how many voters call themselves independents?

A voter or a candidate who does not identify with a political party is called

Third parties

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

During the late 1960s,

Which is true of the election of 2008?

The lowest layer of official party machinery is

All of the following are true $\bold{except}$ that

How can an individual voter become involved with a political party? Outline some party activities that are available for individual voters.

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

Explain the differences between the party-in-the-electorate, the party organization, and the party-in-government.

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Campaigns, Elections, and 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 2008 elections?

The two-party system has dominated the American political landscape for all of the following reasons except\bold{except}except

Which is true about independents?

The party-in-the-electorate is made up of

Explain the phenomenon of "wave" elections and provide examples.

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

In general, the Republicans have been known as the party of

A political party is a group of individuals who

Which is true of federal and state laws?

Today about how many voters call themselves independents?

A voter or a candidate who does not identify with a political party is called

Third parties

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

During the late 1960s,

Which is true of the election of 2008?

The lowest layer of official party machinery is

All of the following are true except\bold{except}except that

How can an individual voter become involved with a political party? Outline some party activities that are available for individual voters.

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

Explain the differences between the party-in-the-electorate, the party organization, and the party-in-government.

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Campaigns, Elections, and the Media

The Congress

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

The two-party system has dominated the American political landscape for all of the following reasons $\bold{except}$

All of the following are true $\bold{except}$ that