Question 1

Which of the following is not part of a country's party system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of political parties in the country 
B)  the balance of power between and within party coalitions 
C)  the issues and policies around which party competition is organized 
D)  the laws that govern how much money parties can raise and spend in election campaigns 
E)  the parties' social and institutional bases within the country 
A)  the number of political parties in the country 
B)  the balance of power between and within party coalitions 
C)  the issues and policies around which party competition is organized 
D)  the laws that govern how much money parties can raise and spend in election campaigns 
E)  the parties' social and institutional bases within the country D

Question 2

The New Deal coalition was severely strained and ultimately broken apart by

Accepted Answer

A)  the popularity of Dwight Eisenhower. 
B)  the end of the Great Depression. 
C)  the end of the Cold War. 
D)  the "triangulated" positions of Bill Clinton. 
E)  the Vietnam War and the issue of civil rights. 
A)  the popularity of Dwight Eisenhower. 
B)  the end of the Great Depression. 
C)  the end of the Cold War. 
D)  the "triangulated" positions of Bill Clinton. 
E)  the Vietnam War and the issue of civil rights. E

Question 3

The first political parties in the United States were the Democratic and the Republican parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Throughout its history, American politics has been dominated by

Accepted Answer

A)  one major political party. 
B)  two major political parties. 
C)  three major political parties. 
D)  four major political parties. 
E)  five major political parties. 
A)  one major political party. 
B)  two major political parties. 
C)  three major political parties. 
D)  four major political parties. 
E)  five major political parties.

Question 5

During the nineteenth century, party machines depended heavily on ______ in order to reward loyal party supporters.

Accepted Answer

A)  527 committees 
B)  patronage 
C)  soft money 
D)  caucuses 
E)  hard money 
A)  527 committees 
B)  patronage 
C)  soft money 
D)  caucuses 
E)  hard money

Question 6

Which system develops when the winner of an electoral race obtains more votes than any other candidate?

Accepted Answer

A)  the majority system 
B)  the plurality system 
C)  proportional representation 
D)  the winner-take-all system 
E)  the spoils system 
A)  the majority system 
B)  the plurality system 
C)  proportional representation 
D)  the winner-take-all system 
E)  the spoils system

Question 7

George Washington believed that the establishment of the two-party system would act as a bulwark of liberty for the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Third-party candidates are better off under what system of election?

Accepted Answer

A)  the majority system 
B)  the plurality system 
C)  proportional representation 
D)  the winner-take-all system 
E)  the spoils system 
A)  the majority system 
B)  the plurality system 
C)  proportional representation 
D)  the winner-take-all system 
E)  the spoils system

Question 9

The Whig Party's period of political domination came right after the Civil War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The first party system was characterized by conflict between the ______ and the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Federalists; Jeffersonian Republicans 
B)  Democrats; Republicans 
C)  Whigs; Democrats 
D)  Whigs; Jeffersonian Republicans 
E)  Whigs; Federalists 
A)  Federalists; Jeffersonian Republicans 
B)  Democrats; Republicans 
C)  Whigs; Democrats 
D)  Whigs; Jeffersonian Republicans 
E)  Whigs; Federalists

Question 11

How many party systems has the United States had since 1789?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  six 
C)  twelve 
D)  twenty-four 
E)  forty-three 
A)  two 
B)  six 
C)  twelve 
D)  twenty-four 
E)  forty-three

Question 12

Competition between political parties ______ voter turnout.

Accepted Answer

A)  depresses 
B)  promotes 
C)  subverts 
D)  corrupts 
E)  has no effect on 
A)  depresses 
B)  promotes 
C)  subverts 
D)  corrupts 
E)  has no effect on

Question 13

In contemporary American politics, solid support for the Republican Party comes from the

Accepted Answer

A)  South and Mountain West. 
B)  South, Northeast, and Midwest. 
C)  Northeast, Midwest, and West. 
D)  Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest. 
E)  Northeast and South. 
A)  South and Mountain West. 
B)  South, Northeast, and Midwest. 
C)  Northeast, Midwest, and West. 
D)  Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest. 
E)  Northeast and South.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about Organizing for America (OFA) is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  OFA took an active part in lobbying members of Congress to support health care reform. 
B)  OFA is an independent project of the Democratic National Committee. 
C)  OFA began as a mobilizing organization for the Obama campaign. 
D)  OFA provides training for volunteers to learn how to become organizers. 
E)  OFA has established offices in only three states: California, New York, and Massachusetts. 
A)  OFA took an active part in lobbying members of Congress to support health care reform. 
B)  OFA is an independent project of the Democratic National Committee. 
C)  OFA began as a mobilizing organization for the Obama campaign. 
D)  OFA provides training for volunteers to learn how to become organizers. 
E)  OFA has established offices in only three states: California, New York, and Massachusetts.

Question 15

Most electoral districts in the United States are multimember districts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about parties in Congress is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The committee system in both houses of Congress is a result of the two-party system. 
B)  Assignment of individual members of Congress to committees is a party decision. 
C)  Only members of the majority party are allowed to take part in the election of the Speaker of the House. 
D)  Granting permission to transfer to another committee is a party decision. 
E)  Advancement up the committee ladder toward chair is a party decision. 
A)  The committee system in both houses of Congress is a result of the two-party system. 
B)  Assignment of individual members of Congress to committees is a party decision. 
C)  Only members of the majority party are allowed to take part in the election of the Speaker of the House. 
D)  Granting permission to transfer to another committee is a party decision. 
E)  Advancement up the committee ladder toward chair is a party decision.

Question 17

State and local party organizations do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  raise funds for candidates. 
B)  conduct voter registration drives. 
C)  litigate against unfavorable policies. 
D)  recruit candidates for office. 
E)  conduct get-out-the-vote drives. 
A)  raise funds for candidates. 
B)  conduct voter registration drives. 
C)  litigate against unfavorable policies. 
D)  recruit candidates for office. 
E)  conduct get-out-the-vote drives.

Question 18

State ballot access laws, such as registration fees and petition requirements, have the effect of

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the number of people who are willing to vote for third-party candidates. 
B)  reducing the number of people who are willing to vote for third-party candidates. 
C)  reducing the number of third-party and independent candidates who can run for office. 
D)  increasing the number of third-party and independent candidates who can run for office. 
E)  decreasing the importance of soft money in election campaigns. 
A)  increasing the number of people who are willing to vote for third-party candidates. 
B)  reducing the number of people who are willing to vote for third-party candidates. 
C)  reducing the number of third-party and independent candidates who can run for office. 
D)  increasing the number of third-party and independent candidates who can run for office. 
E)  decreasing the importance of soft money in election campaigns.

Question 19

The number of independents, Democrats, and Republicans in the American public has changed significantly over the last five decades. Describe these changes and discuss why they may have occurred. Is there evidence that dealignment is occurring in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Over the last five decades, there has be

Question 20

A______ is a closed meeting of a political group's members who gather to determine strategy and select candidates.

Accepted Answer

A)  convention 
B)  caucus 
C)  party 
D)  district 
E)  primary 
A)  convention 
B)  caucus 
C)  party 
D)  district 
E)  primary

Which of the following is not part of a country's party system?

The New Deal coalition was severely strained and ultimately broken apart by

The first political parties in the United States were the Democratic and the Republican parties.

Throughout its history, American politics has been dominated by

During the nineteenth century, party machines depended heavily on ______ in order to reward loyal party supporters.

Which system develops when the winner of an electoral race obtains more votes than any other candidate?

George Washington believed that the establishment of the two-party system would act as a bulwark of liberty for the United States.

Third-party candidates are better off under what system of election?

The Whig Party's period of political domination came right after the Civil War.

The first party system was characterized by conflict between the and the .

How many party systems has the United States had since 1789?

Competition between political parties ______ voter turnout.

In contemporary American politics, solid support for the Republican Party comes from the

Which of the following statements about Organizing for America (OFA) is false?

Most electoral districts in the United States are multimember districts.

Which of the following statements about parties in Congress is false?

State and local party organizations do all of the following except

State ballot access laws, such as registration fees and petition requirements, have the effect of

The number of independents, Democrats, and Republicans in the American public has changed significantly over the last five decades. Describe these changes and discuss why they may have occurred. Is there evidence that dealignment is occurring in the United States?

A______ is a closed meeting of a political group's members who gather to determine strategy and select candidates.

American Political Culture

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Participation and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

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Exam 9: Political Parties

Which of the following is not part of a country's party system?

The New Deal coalition was severely strained and ultimately broken apart by

The first political parties in the United States were the Democratic and the Republican parties.

Throughout its history, American politics has been dominated by

During the nineteenth century, party machines depended heavily on ______ in order to reward loyal party supporters.

Which system develops when the winner of an electoral race obtains more votes than any other candidate?

George Washington believed that the establishment of the two-party system would act as a bulwark of liberty for the United States.

Third-party candidates are better off under what system of election?

The Whig Party's period of political domination came right after the Civil War.

The first party system was characterized by conflict between the ______ and the ______.

How many party systems has the United States had since 1789?

Competition between political parties ______ voter turnout.

In contemporary American politics, solid support for the Republican Party comes from the

Which of the following statements about Organizing for America (OFA) is false?

Most electoral districts in the United States are multimember districts.

Which of the following statements about parties in Congress is false?

State and local party organizations do all of the following except

State ballot access laws, such as registration fees and petition requirements, have the effect of

The number of independents, Democrats, and Republicans in the American public has changed significantly over the last five decades. Describe these changes and discuss why they may have occurred. Is there evidence that dealignment is occurring in the United States?

A______ is a closed meeting of a political group's members who gather to determine strategy and select candidates.

American Political Culture

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Participation and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Filters

The first party system was characterized by conflict between the and the .