Exam 11: Political Parties

When questioned about their views of politics in Congress,a slight majority of Americans expressed a desire for __________,while about 30 percent wanted members of Congress to stick to their beliefs.

Why might a focus on the candidates be viewed as a weakening of the party system?

Barriers to minor-party success in the United States include the rules for public financing of presidential elections and the Electoral College system.

Describe a secular realignment.How is it different from a party realignment?

Minor parties have played a more important role in the United States than in virtually any other democratic nation.

Which party entity has the responsibility of establishing a cohesive vision for partisan identifiers nationwide?

One of the various activities that parties engage in is __________.

What are some of the major barriers to minor-party political success?

A __________ is when a party's base of supporters undergoes a rapid,fundamental,and enduring alteration.

Why do state legislators rely more on their state and local parties for election assistance than do their congressional counterparts?

Women are more likely to identify as Democrats than as independents or Republicans.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the ideological distribution of members of Congress?

Members of which demographic groups tend to support each of the major parties?

Precinct and ward committees are important components of a political party's organization at the state level.

In what way do minor parties make a significant contribution to the political system?

The __________ consists of all potential voters who identify themselves with a political party.

A tactic known as __________ allows political parties to identify potential voters based on a wealth of data including consumer preferences,personal habits,and past voting behavior.

Which of the following is a prominent feature of the modern era of political parties?

Electoral realignments occur exclusively as a result of a critical election.

What institutional feature of U.S.politics hinders the success of minor parties?