Question 1

President Harry S.Truman is most associated with the New Deal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the 1840s,the two major parties were the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Democrats and Republicans 
B) Democrats and Whigs 
C) Republicans and Federalists 
D) Republicans and Whigs 
A) Democrats and Republicans 
B) Democrats and Whigs 
C) Republicans and Federalists 
D) Republicans and Whigs

Question 3

Hispanics are increasingly identifying with the _________ party.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hispanics are increasingly identifying with the _________...

Question 4

Minor parties are the most successful in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) multiparty systems 
B) winner-take-all systems 
C) systems operating under Duverger's Law 
D) two-party systems 
A) multiparty systems 
B) winner-take-all systems 
C) systems operating under Duverger's Law 
D) two-party systems

Question 5

The __________ system suggests that when politicians break away from the party platform,such as when Republican president George H.W.Bush raised taxes,they should be held directly accountable for such transgressions by the electorate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ system suggests that when politicians...

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the interval following a presidential election known as the honeymoon?

Accepted Answer

A) During this time,presidents typically ignore any criticism directed at them. 
B) This period has grown shorter throughout the past few decades. 
C) This period has grown longer throughout the past few decades. 
D) During this time,presidents rarely offer legislative proposals. 
A) During this time,presidents typically ignore any criticism directed at them. 
B) This period has grown shorter throughout the past few decades. 
C) This period has grown longer throughout the past few decades. 
D) During this time,presidents rarely offer legislative proposals.

Question 7

What has changed between the 1964 and 2008 elections?

Accepted Answer

A) Men were more likely Democratic in 1964 than in 2008. 
B) Men were more likely Democratic in 2008 than in 1964. 
C) Women were more likely Republican in 1964 than in 2008. 
D) Women were more likely Republican in 2008 than in 1964. 
A) Men were more likely Democratic in 1964 than in 2008. 
B) Men were more likely Democratic in 2008 than in 1964. 
C) Women were more likely Republican in 1964 than in 2008. 
D) Women were more likely Republican in 2008 than in 1964.

Question 8

Why did the party convention come to replace the caucus as a mechanism to nominate candidates for political office?

Accepted Answer

A) The caucus system was opaque,favoring party elites and incumbents. 
B) The caucus system was inefficient and arbitrary. 
C) The caucus system overly favored urban business interests. 
D) The caucus system was too clearly controlled by the executive branch. 
A) The caucus system was opaque,favoring party elites and incumbents. 
B) The caucus system was inefficient and arbitrary. 
C) The caucus system overly favored urban business interests. 
D) The caucus system was too clearly controlled by the executive branch.

Question 9

The years 1860 to 1928 saw the ascendency of which party?

Accepted Answer

A) Democrats 
B) Federalists 
C) Republicans 
D) Whigs 
A) Democrats 
B) Federalists 
C) Republicans 
D) Whigs

Question 10

George H.W.Bush saying,"Read my lips-no new taxes," foreshadowed __________.

Accepted Answer

A) keeping a campaign promise 
B) a presidential candidate misquoting an opponent 
C) how a negative advertisement can backfire 
D) a failure to keep a campaign promise 
A) keeping a campaign promise 
B) a presidential candidate misquoting an opponent 
C) how a negative advertisement can backfire 
D) a failure to keep a campaign promise

Question 11

Explain the role of minor parties in promoting the democratic process.How might they detract from it?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe how t

Question 12

What is the difference between party regulars and candidate activists?

Accepted Answer

A) Party regulars are more uncompromising than candidate activists. 
B) Party regulars are more concerned with party cohesiveness,while candidate activists tend to be ideologically driven. 
C) Party regulars tend to be ideologically driven,while candidate activists are more willing to compromise. 
D) Party regulars focus on individual candidates,while candidate activists focus on issues. 
A) Party regulars are more uncompromising than candidate activists. 
B) Party regulars are more concerned with party cohesiveness,while candidate activists tend to be ideologically driven. 
C) Party regulars tend to be ideologically driven,while candidate activists are more willing to compromise. 
D) Party regulars focus on individual candidates,while candidate activists focus on issues.

Question 13

What challenge do minor parties often face?

Accepted Answer

A) constitutional restrictions 
B) nomination signature requirements 
C) too many young candidates 
D) outdated voter registration lists 
A) constitutional restrictions 
B) nomination signature requirements 
C) too many young candidates 
D) outdated voter registration lists

Question 14

Describe the realigning election of 1932 and the New Deal alignment.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe the e

Question 15

Which of the following groups is least likely to participate in politics?

Accepted Answer

A) Libertarians 
B) Democrats 
C) Independents 
D) Republicans 
A) Libertarians 
B) Democrats 
C) Independents 
D) Republicans

Question 16

Give an overview of the key phases of political party development in the United States.How did the Framers envision electoral participation in government? How has this been realized? Be certain to demonstrate where realignments have occurred and the reasons why.Evaluate in detail what dealignment entails and assess whether it has occurred.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Provide an out

Question 17

How has the Democratic Party changed in recent decades?

Accepted Answer

A) It has become more unified and more liberal. 
B) It has become more unified and more moderate. 
C) It has become less unified and more moderate. 
D) It has become less unified and more liberal. 
A) It has become more unified and more liberal. 
B) It has become more unified and more moderate. 
C) It has become less unified and more moderate. 
D) It has become less unified and more liberal.

Question 18

Party activists are people who invest time and effort in political parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What was unique about the 1896 presidential election and party realignment?

Accepted Answer

A) The Federalists won. 
B) The Democratic Party won. 
C) The party in power did not switch. 
D) The Fair Deal emerged. 
A) The Federalists won. 
B) The Democratic Party won. 
C) The party in power did not switch. 
D) The Fair Deal emerged.

Question 20

A(n)__________ is an election in which voters choose party nominees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ is an election in which voters...

President Harry S.Truman is most associated with the New Deal.

In the 1840s,the two major parties were the __________.

Hispanics are increasingly identifying with the _________ party.

Minor parties are the most successful in __________.

The __________ system suggests that when politicians break away from the party platform,such as when Republican president George H.W.Bush raised taxes,they should be held directly accountable for such transgressions by the electorate.

Which of the following is true of the interval following a presidential election known as the honeymoon?

What has changed between the 1964 and 2008 elections?

Why did the party convention come to replace the caucus as a mechanism to nominate candidates for political office?

The years 1860 to 1928 saw the ascendency of which party?

George H.W.Bush saying,"Read my lips-no new taxes," foreshadowed __________.

Explain the role of minor parties in promoting the democratic process.How might they detract from it?

What is the difference between party regulars and candidate activists?

What challenge do minor parties often face?

Describe the realigning election of 1932 and the New Deal alignment.

Which of the following groups is least likely to participate in politics?

How has the Democratic Party changed in recent decades?

Party activists are people who invest time and effort in political parties.

What was unique about the 1896 presidential election and party realignment?

A(n)__________ is an election in which voters choose party nominees.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters

Exam 6: Political Parties

President Harry S.Truman is most associated with the New Deal.

In the 1840s,the two major parties were the __________.

Hispanics are increasingly identifying with the _________ party.

Minor parties are the most successful in __________.

The __________ system suggests that when politicians break away from the party platform,such as when Republican president George H.W.Bush raised taxes,they should be held directly accountable for such transgressions by the electorate.

Which of the following is true of the interval following a presidential election known as the honeymoon?

What has changed between the 1964 and 2008 elections?

Why did the party convention come to replace the caucus as a mechanism to nominate candidates for political office?

The years 1860 to 1928 saw the ascendency of which party?

George H.W.Bush saying,"Read my lips-no new taxes," foreshadowed __________.

Explain the role of minor parties in promoting the democratic process.How might they detract from it?

What is the difference between party regulars and candidate activists?

What challenge do minor parties often face?

Describe the realigning election of 1932 and the New Deal alignment.

Which of the following groups is least likely to participate in politics?

How has the Democratic Party changed in recent decades?

Party activists are people who invest time and effort in political parties.

What was unique about the 1896 presidential election and party realignment?

A(n)__________ is an election in which voters choose party nominees.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters