Question 1

How many times in American history has the presidential candidate who won the most popular votes not been selected by the electoral college?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  8 
E)  10 
A)  0 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  8 
E)  10

Question 2

Approximately how much money does it take for a candidate to have a reasonable chance of winning a seat in the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  $50,000 
B)  $100,000 
C)  $300,000 
D)  $2,000,000 
E)  $10,000,000 
A)  $50,000 
B)  $100,000 
C)  $300,000 
D)  $2,000,000 
E)  $10,000,000

Question 3

527 committees are an important part of the American political system because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they operate the caucuses of each of the two main political parties 
B)  they work closely with political parties to coordinate election campaign strategies and fundraising efforts 
C)  they are placed in charge of enforcing the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act 
D)  they are able to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money as long as they do not coordinate their activities with a political party 
E)  they write the platforms of political parties and help organize each party's national convention 
A)  they operate the caucuses of each of the two main political parties 
B)  they work closely with political parties to coordinate election campaign strategies and fundraising efforts 
C)  they are placed in charge of enforcing the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act 
D)  they are able to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money as long as they do not coordinate their activities with a political party 
E)  they write the platforms of political parties and help organize each party's national convention

Question 4

When a voter must be registered with a party prior to voting in that party's election,it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  an open primary 
B)  a closed primary 
C)  a majority system 
D)  an Australian ballot 
E)  a referendum 
A)  an open primary 
B)  a closed primary 
C)  a majority system 
D)  an Australian ballot 
E)  a referendum

Question 5

Smaller and weaker parties are most likely to have electoral success under which system of elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  proportional representation system 
B)  majority system 
C)  plurality system 
D)  unitary system 
E)  referendum system 
A)  proportional representation system 
B)  majority system 
C)  plurality system 
D)  unitary system 
E)  referendum system

Question 6

The right of candidates to spend their own money on running for office:

Accepted Answer

A)  is limited by a cap of $50 million 
B)  is protected absolutely by the First Amendment, according to the Supreme Court 
C)  was forbidden by the Campaign Reform Act of 1974 
D)  is allowed only if the candidate can match every personal dollar with a dollar from outside donations 
E)  was forbidden by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 
A)  is limited by a cap of $50 million 
B)  is protected absolutely by the First Amendment, according to the Supreme Court 
C)  was forbidden by the Campaign Reform Act of 1974 
D)  is allowed only if the candidate can match every personal dollar with a dollar from outside donations 
E)  was forbidden by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002

Question 7

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 8

The electoral college is a form of indirect voting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The "Era of Good Feelings" was:

Accepted Answer

A)  the period of one-party politics from the collapse of the Federalist Party until the 1830s 
B)  the period immediately following the end of the Civil War 
C)  the period of rapid economic growth in the early twentieth century 
D)  the period immediately following the end of World War II 
E)  the period of two-party cooperation between 1896 and 1932 
A)  the period of one-party politics from the collapse of the Federalist Party until the 1830s 
B)  the period immediately following the end of the Civil War 
C)  the period of rapid economic growth in the early twentieth century 
D)  the period immediately following the end of World War II 
E)  the period of two-party cooperation between 1896 and 1932

Question 10

Dealignment refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the decline of partisan attachment within the electorate, the growth in the number of voters identifying themselves as independents, and the rise of "split-ticket" voting 
B)  the condition in American government wherein the presidency is controlled by one party while the opposing party controls one or both houses of Congress 
C)  the point in history where a new party becomes the dominant political force by supplanting the ruling party 
D)  conflicts within the government that create divided factions, each of whom try to mobilize popular support 
E)  attempts by politicians outside of government to mobilize popular support in order to win governmental power 
A)  the decline of partisan attachment within the electorate, the growth in the number of voters identifying themselves as independents, and the rise of "split-ticket" voting 
B)  the condition in American government wherein the presidency is controlled by one party while the opposing party controls one or both houses of Congress 
C)  the point in history where a new party becomes the dominant political force by supplanting the ruling party 
D)  conflicts within the government that create divided factions, each of whom try to mobilize popular support 
E)  attempts by politicians outside of government to mobilize popular support in order to win governmental power

Question 11

Which of the following is true about political participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans and Latinos are less likely to participate in politics than whites. 
B)  African Americans and Latinos participate in politics at the same levels as whites. 
C)  African Americans hardly participate in politics at all, while Latinos participate at extraordinarily high levels. 
D)  Latinos barely participate in politics, while African Americans participate at extraordinarily high levels. 
E)  Whites hardly participate in politics at all, while African Americans and Latinos participate at extraordinarily high levels. 
A)  African Americans and Latinos are less likely to participate in politics than whites. 
B)  African Americans and Latinos participate in politics at the same levels as whites. 
C)  African Americans hardly participate in politics at all, while Latinos participate at extraordinarily high levels. 
D)  Latinos barely participate in politics, while African Americans participate at extraordinarily high levels. 
E)  Whites hardly participate in politics at all, while African Americans and Latinos participate at extraordinarily high levels.

Question 12

The majority of PACs represent:

Accepted Answer

A)  single-issue advocacy groups 
B)  trial lawyers 
C)  business and professional groups 
D)  the Republicans and Democrats 
E)  environmental groups and religious organizations 
A)  single-issue advocacy groups 
B)  trial lawyers 
C)  business and professional groups 
D)  the Republicans and Democrats 
E)  environmental groups and religious organizations

Question 13

Describe the organizational structure of political parties.How do both the electoral system and federalism affect the shape of parties? What are some of the functions of parties in the electoral arena?

Accepted Answer

Political parties have a hierarchical or

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  an electoral realignment 
B)  a divided government 
C)  a seditious government 
D)  internal mobilization 
E)  external mobilization 
A)  an electoral realignment 
B)  a divided government 
C)  a seditious government 
D)  internal mobilization 
E)  external mobilization

Question 15

The term turnout describes the number of people that:

Accepted Answer

A)  register to vote 
B)  actually vote 
C)  vote for the incumbent 
D)  volunteer for an election campaign 
E)  make a monetary contribution to a political candidate 
A)  register to vote 
B)  actually vote 
C)  vote for the incumbent 
D)  volunteer for an election campaign 
E)  make a monetary contribution to a political candidate

Question 16

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 happening in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Over the last five decades, there has be

Question 17

Which of the following statements accurately describes the percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections since 1960?

Accepted Answer

A)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections dropped significantly after 1960 but has been increasing in recent years. 
B)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections rose dramatically after 1960 but has been declining in recent years. 
C)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections rose dramatically after 1960 and has continued growing exponentially in recent years. 
D)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections dropped dramatically after 1960 and has continued dropping in recent years. 
E)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections has remained level since 1960. 
A)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections dropped significantly after 1960 but has been increasing in recent years. 
B)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections rose dramatically after 1960 but has been declining in recent years. 
C)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections rose dramatically after 1960 and has continued growing exponentially in recent years. 
D)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections dropped dramatically after 1960 and has continued dropping in recent years. 
E)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections has remained level since 1960.

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics constitutes one's socioeconomic status?

Accepted Answer

A)  level of income, level of education, and prestige of occupation 
B)  level of income, level of political participation, and number of friends 
C)  level of income, level of political participation, and level of intelligence 
D)  level of education, number of friends, and age 
E)  level of education, level of political participation, and age 
A)  level of income, level of education, and prestige of occupation 
B)  level of income, level of political participation, and number of friends 
C)  level of income, level of political participation, and level of intelligence 
D)  level of education, number of friends, and age 
E)  level of education, level of political participation, and age

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Participation in elections has decreased significantly since 2000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How many times in American history has the presidential candidate who won the most popular votes not been selected by the electoral college?

Approximately how much money does it take for a candidate to have a reasonable chance of winning a seat in the House of Representatives?

527 committees are an important part of the American political system because:

When a voter must be registered with a party prior to voting in that party's election,it is called:

Smaller and weaker parties are most likely to have electoral success under which system of elections?

The right of candidates to spend their own money on running for office:

Competition between political parties ______ voter turnout.

The electoral college is a form of indirect voting.

The "Era of Good Feelings" was:

Dealignment refers to:

Which of the following is true about political participation?

The majority of PACs represent:

Describe the organizational structure of political parties.How do both the electoral system and federalism affect the shape of parties? What are some of the functions of parties in the electoral arena?

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

The term turnout describes the number of people that:

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 happening in the United States?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections since 1960?

Which of the following characteristics constitutes one's socioeconomic status?

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

Participation in elections has decreased significantly since 2000.

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Exam 7: Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

How many times in American history has the presidential candidate who won the most popular votes not been selected by the electoral college?

Approximately how much money does it take for a candidate to have a reasonable chance of winning a seat in the House of Representatives?

527 committees are an important part of the American political system because:

When a voter must be registered with a party prior to voting in that party's election,it is called:

Smaller and weaker parties are most likely to have electoral success under which system of elections?

The right of candidates to spend their own money on running for office:

Competition between political parties ______ voter turnout.

The electoral college is a form of indirect voting.

The "Era of Good Feelings" was:

Dealignment refers to:

Which of the following is true about political participation?

The majority of PACs represent:

Describe the organizational structure of political parties.How do both the electoral system and federalism affect the shape of parties? What are some of the functions of parties in the electoral arena?

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

The term turnout describes the number of people that:

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 happening in the United States?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections since 1960?

Which of the following characteristics constitutes one's socioeconomic status?

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

Participation in elections has decreased significantly since 2000.

Introduction: The Citizen and the Government

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters