Question 1

The United States has a two-party system.This means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  only two parties nominate candidates to run in general elections. 
B)  the two major parties-the Democrats and the Republicans-dominate national politics. 
C)  candidates must belong to one of the two major parties to run in state elections. 
D)  all voters identify with either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. 
E)  third parties are not allowed to be formed in this country. 
A)  only two parties nominate candidates to run in general elections. 
B)  the two major parties-the Democrats and the Republicans-dominate national politics. 
C)  candidates must belong to one of the two major parties to run in state elections. 
D)  all voters identify with either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. 
E)  third parties are not allowed to be formed in this country.

Question 2

Which of the following is a similarity between the national convention and the national committee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are organized every four years at the national level. 
B)  Both are elements of the national party organization. 
C)  Both include local organizations. 
D)  Both direct the business of the national parties during the four years between elections. 
E)  Both include state organizations. 
A)  Both are organized every four years at the national level. 
B)  Both are elements of the national party organization. 
C)  Both include local organizations. 
D)  Both direct the business of the national parties during the four years between elections. 
E)  Both include state organizations.

Question 3

In the context of how American political parties are actually structured,identify an accurate statement about the structure of American political parties.

Accepted Answer

A)  The party structure is closely knit or highly organized. 
B)  The party structure is fragmented and decentralized. 
C)  The party structure has a central power and a direct chain of command. 
D)  The party structure is fashioned in such a way that a single individual or group can direct all party members. 
E)  The party structure is organized in such a way that the all party members are at the same level. 
A)  The party structure is closely knit or highly organized. 
B)  The party structure is fragmented and decentralized. 
C)  The party structure has a central power and a direct chain of command. 
D)  The party structure is fashioned in such a way that a single individual or group can direct all party members. 
E)  The party structure is organized in such a way that the all party members are at the same level.

Question 4

The party in government include several levels of people who maintain a political party's strength between elections,make its rules,raise money,organize conventions,help with elections,and recruit candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Between elections,candidates depend on active party members to:

Accepted Answer

A)  organize fund-raisers. 
B)  answer phones. 
C)  conduct door-to-door canvasses. 
D)  participate in Web campaigns. 
E)  organize speeches and appearances. 
A)  organize fund-raisers. 
B)  answer phones. 
C)  conduct door-to-door canvasses. 
D)  participate in Web campaigns. 
E)  organize speeches and appearances.

Question 6

The Federalists supported a strong central government that would:

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A)  oppose the ratification of the Constitution. 
B)  encourage the development of commerce and manufacturing. 
C)  encourage the development of cottage industries and the farming sector. 
D)  support the two-party political system. 
E)  encourage the development of commerce as well as the farming sector. 
A)  oppose the ratification of the Constitution. 
B)  encourage the development of commerce and manufacturing. 
C)  encourage the development of cottage industries and the farming sector. 
D)  support the two-party political system. 
E)  encourage the development of commerce as well as the farming sector.

Question 7

Briefly explain the tasks involved in running campaigns.

Accepted Answer

Through their national,state,and local o

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of the functions of political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political parties act as the major institutions through which the executive and legislative branches cooperate with each other. 
B)  Political parties help increase the voting choices for the electorate by widening the pool of candidates contesting in the general elections. 
C)  Political parties allow the executive and legislative branches of the government to function independently of each other. 
D)  Political parties keep the public from interfering in the affairs of the government. 
E)  Political parties work together to fashion legislation that serves only their own interests. 
A)  Political parties act as the major institutions through which the executive and legislative branches cooperate with each other. 
B)  Political parties help increase the voting choices for the electorate by widening the pool of candidates contesting in the general elections. 
C)  Political parties allow the executive and legislative branches of the government to function independently of each other. 
D)  Political parties keep the public from interfering in the affairs of the government. 
E)  Political parties work together to fashion legislation that serves only their own interests.

Question 9

Jeffersonian Republicans believed that the nation's welfare would be best served if:

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A)  it was ruled by its wealthiest and best-educated citizens. 
B)  its states had more power than the central government. 
C)  it had a strong and powerful central government. 
D)  government policies promoted the development of commerce. 
E)  government policies shifted its focus from farming to manufacturing. 
A)  it was ruled by its wealthiest and best-educated citizens. 
B)  its states had more power than the central government. 
C)  it had a strong and powerful central government. 
D)  government policies promoted the development of commerce. 
E)  government policies shifted its focus from farming to manufacturing.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of the procedure of voting for governors in the majority of U.S.states?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows more than one candidate to contest from a single party. 
B)  It allows the splitting of electoral votes. 
C)  It is held at the district level. 
D)  It takes place on a statewide, winner-take-all basis. 
E)  It makes it easier for third-party candidates to win. 
A)  It allows more than one candidate to contest from a single party. 
B)  It allows the splitting of electoral votes. 
C)  It is held at the district level. 
D)  It takes place on a statewide, winner-take-all basis. 
E)  It makes it easier for third-party candidates to win.

Question 11

Larry,an ex-serviceman,has joined the Republican Party because he believes that the party shares his opinion about a strong national defense.Larry has most likely joined the party _____.

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A)  for solidarity incentives 
B)  for material incentives 
C)  for personal benefits 
D)  to contradict the party ideals 
E)  to contest as an independent candidate 
A)  for solidarity incentives 
B)  for material incentives 
C)  for personal benefits 
D)  to contradict the party ideals 
E)  to contest as an independent candidate

Question 12

People's Choice,a political party,believes that the economy of the U.S.would improve if the market philosophy shifts from that of capitalism to a socialist approach.The goal of production should be to satisfy human needs,rather than to gain profits.The party's primary agenda is to push for this change.People's Choice is a(n)_____ party.

Accepted Answer

A)  principle-oriented 
B)  issue-oriented 
C)  personality 
D)  splinter 
E)  ideological 
A)  principle-oriented 
B)  issue-oriented 
C)  personality 
D)  splinter 
E)  ideological

Question 13

A single-member district:

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A)  does not allow independent candidates to contest in state elections. 
B)  is where the parliament elects one member from each district to their state legislature. 
C)  is represented by multiple elected officials from different parties, according to the proportion of the vote each party receives. 
D)  is where voters elect one member from their district to the House of Representatives and to their state legislature. 
E)  is where the parliament elects one member from each district to the House of Representatives. 
A)  does not allow independent candidates to contest in state elections. 
B)  is where the parliament elects one member from each district to their state legislature. 
C)  is represented by multiple elected officials from different parties, according to the proportion of the vote each party receives. 
D)  is where voters elect one member from their district to the House of Representatives and to their state legislature. 
E)  is where the parliament elects one member from each district to the House of Representatives.

Question 14

Which of the following is a potential cause of tipping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of education 
B)  Absence of independent voters 
C)  Voter migration between states 
D)  Increasing polarization of political parties 
E)  Changing political identities of voters 
A)  Lack of education 
B)  Absence of independent voters 
C)  Voter migration between states 
D)  Increasing polarization of political parties 
E)  Changing political identities of voters

Question 15

Voter turnout for primary elections is higher than it is for general elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Party identifiers are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the members of a political party who are identified easily by the people. 
B)  those people who associate themselves as volunteers of a political party. 
C)  the symbols used by a political party to popularize it among the public. 
D)  those people who identify themselves as being members of a political party. 
E)  those people who eventually become the candidates for office. 
A)  the members of a political party who are identified easily by the people. 
B)  those people who associate themselves as volunteers of a political party. 
C)  the symbols used by a political party to popularize it among the public. 
D)  those people who identify themselves as being members of a political party. 
E)  those people who eventually become the candidates for office.

Question 17

After Thomas Jefferson won the presidency and his party won control of Congress,the _________ never returned to power and became the first American political party to go out of existence.

Accepted Answer

A) People's Party 
B) Whigs 
C) Federalists 
D) National Republicans 
A) People's Party 
B) Whigs 
C) Federalists 
D) National Republicans

Question 18

What is most likely to happen when the leader around whom a splinter party is formed steps aside?

Accepted Answer

A)  The party will be renamed. 
B)  The party will face dealignment. 
C)  The party will have to change its label. 
D)  The party will collapse. 
E)  The party will become ineligible for elections. 
A)  The party will be renamed. 
B)  The party will face dealignment. 
C)  The party will have to change its label. 
D)  The party will collapse. 
E)  The party will become ineligible for elections.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of the history of American political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political parties were embraced by America's founding fathers as a necessary element of a functioning democracy. 
B)  The role of political parties was clearly defined by America's founders. 
C)  Two major political factions were formed in America even before the Constitution was ratified. 
D)  Throughout the course of American history, the major political parties have not changed their ideologies. 
E)  The Democratic Party was the first political party in America. 
A)  Political parties were embraced by America's founding fathers as a necessary element of a functioning democracy. 
B)  The role of political parties was clearly defined by America's founders. 
C)  Two major political factions were formed in America even before the Constitution was ratified. 
D)  Throughout the course of American history, the major political parties have not changed their ideologies. 
E)  The Democratic Party was the first political party in America.

Question 20

After the 2010 elections,many of the new Republican members of Congress were pledged to the Tea Party:

Accepted Answer

A)  philosophy of liberalism. 
B)  plans of breaking political deadlock in Washington. 
C)  plans of moving the Republican Party toward more liberal positions. 
D)  philosophy of no-compromise conservatism. 
E)  plans of reducing the polarization in Congress. 
A)  philosophy of liberalism. 
B)  plans of breaking political deadlock in Washington. 
C)  plans of moving the Republican Party toward more liberal positions. 
D)  philosophy of no-compromise conservatism. 
E)  plans of reducing the polarization in Congress.

The United States has a two-party system.This means that:

Which of the following is a similarity between the national convention and the national committee?

In the context of how American political parties are actually structured,identify an accurate statement about the structure of American political parties.

The party in government include several levels of people who maintain a political party's strength between elections,make its rules,raise money,organize conventions,help with elections,and recruit candidates.

Between elections,candidates depend on active party members to:

The Federalists supported a strong central government that would:

Briefly explain the tasks involved in running campaigns.

Which of the following statements is true of the functions of political parties?

Jeffersonian Republicans believed that the nation's welfare would be best served if:

Which of the following statements is true of the procedure of voting for governors in the majority of U.S.states?

Larry,an ex-serviceman,has joined the Republican Party because he believes that the party shares his opinion about a strong national defense.Larry has most likely joined the party _____.

A single-member district:

Which of the following is a potential cause of tipping?

Voter turnout for primary elections is higher than it is for general elections.

Party identifiers are:

After Thomas Jefferson won the presidency and his party won control of Congress,the _________ never returned to power and became the first American political party to go out of existence.

What is most likely to happen when the leader around whom a splinter party is formed steps aside?

Which of the following statements is true of the history of American political parties?

After the 2010 elections,many of the new Republican members of Congress were pledged to the Tea Party:

America in the Twenty-First Century

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Public Opinion and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Politics and the Media

The Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

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Exam 7: Political Parties

The United States has a two-party system.This means that:

Which of the following is a similarity between the national convention and the national committee?

In the context of how American political parties are actually structured,identify an accurate statement about the structure of American political parties.

The party in government include several levels of people who maintain a political party's strength between elections,make its rules,raise money,organize conventions,help with elections,and recruit candidates.

Between elections,candidates depend on active party members to:

The Federalists supported a strong central government that would:

Briefly explain the tasks involved in running campaigns.

Which of the following statements is true of the functions of political parties?

Jeffersonian Republicans believed that the nation's welfare would be best served if:

Which of the following statements is true of the procedure of voting for governors in the majority of U.S.states?

Larry,an ex-serviceman,has joined the Republican Party because he believes that the party shares his opinion about a strong national defense.Larry has most likely joined the party _____.

A single-member district:

Which of the following is a potential cause of tipping?

Voter turnout for primary elections is higher than it is for general elections.

Party identifiers are:

After Thomas Jefferson won the presidency and his party won control of Congress,the _________ never returned to power and became the first American political party to go out of existence.

What is most likely to happen when the leader around whom a splinter party is formed steps aside?

Which of the following statements is true of the history of American political parties?

After the 2010 elections,many of the new Republican members of Congress were pledged to the Tea Party:

America in the Twenty-First Century

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Public Opinion and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Politics and the Media

The Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters