Exam 7: Political Parties

Between 1948 and the 1960s, the Democratic Party's strength was hurt by the alienation of white southerners over __________.

When party leaders award supporters government jobs and other benefits, it is called __________.

The "Golden Age" of mass political parties was __________.

Andrew Jackson encouraged __________.

Church attendance is an indicator of party affiliation in that regular churchgoers identify with the __________ Party and less religious people connect with the __________ Party.

The psychological link that individuals feel toward a party is described as __________.

When candidates and officeholders make decisions based on their party affiliation rather than on the country's needs, they are referred to as __________.

What was the New Deal Coalition?

Political parties normally pitch their campaigns towards the middle because Americans are __________.

Explain why political parties are considered "big tents."

The national Democratic and Republican party chairs __________.

The Founders __________.

Why do minor parties tend to do well initially but inevitably fade away?

In the 2000 election, Ralph Nader's run as a third-party candidate __________.

Which presidential candidate utilized a "southern strategy" to lure southern whites during his campaign?

What is a realignment?

The Progressive Movement __________.

The lessening of citizens' attachment to parties is called __________.

Political parties could no longer reward their supporters for their votes because of __________.

When the 2010 health care reform bill entered Congress, __________.