Exam 11: Political Parties

A __________ is a collection of policy-oriented researchers and academics who are sources of policy ideas.

The modern era of political parties is notable for the rise of the political party organization and a move away from the candidate-centered politics of the nineteenth century.

Members of which of the following demographic groups are most likely to identify with the Democratic Party?

What is political polarization and what causes it?

Who was the first chief executive to win the White House as the nominee of a truly national,popularly based political party following the first national party convention in 1832?

__________ achieve their greatest successes when they incorporate new ideas or alienated groups or nominate attractive candidates.

Citizens under 30 years old tend to identify as independents or Democrats rather than Republicans.

Which of the following years was a critical election?

Which factor largely accounts for the failure of the U.S.electoral system to produce a third party that rivals the Democrats and Republicans?

The __________ is the formal governing body of both major parties.

Governors in many states hold greater influence over their parties' organizations and legislators than do presidents.

Organizations that used tangible incentives such as jobs and favors to win loyalty among voters are known as __________.

Identify the major activities or functions of political parties.

The most visible instrument that parties use to formulate,convey,and promote public policy is __________.

Explain the effects of minor parties on American politics.

What key issue led to the dissolution of the Whig Party?

Explain the significance of critical elections to party realignment.Provide an example of a critical election.

Married voters today are most likely to identify as Democrats.

Compare the U.S.electoral system to European proportional representation systems and address how candidates for U.S.office behave in response to our system.In your opinion which system is more responsive to the desires and opinions of the people?

A critical election is typically associated with __________.