Exam 9: Political Parties

Describe third parties in American politics. Why has there never been a party system of three or more parties in the United States? How do third parties arise? Describe some notable third-party candidates for president.

Between the Civil War and the 1960s, the ______ was a Democratic stronghold.

An individual's psychological attachment to one party or another is called a party

Which event occurred in 1994?

The Federalist Party disappeared forever as a result of

Competition between political parties ______ voter turnout.

The two main political parties have each changed drastically over time. What are the historical origins of the Democratic Party? Of the Republican Party? What is a party system? Describe some of the party systems that have arisen over the course of American history.

"Me too" Republicanism refers to

Dealignment refers to

At the national level, the Democratic Party seeks to unite organized labor, the poor, members of racial minorities, and upper-middle-class professionals.

The establishment of the Republican Party is a good example of

Which of the following best indicated the downfall of the New Deal coalition?

What were the two major parties in the United States during the 1830s and 1840s?

There have been six party systems in U.S. history.

The Populist Party appeals to which of the following groups?

Third parties in the United States typically represent

The "Era of Good Feelings" was

Which of the following transpires when one party controls the presidency while another party controls one or both houses of Congress?

Political scientists disagree over whether an electoral realignment occurred in 1968 because

Women in the United States are ______ the ______ Party.