Multiple Choice
Many political scientists contend that third parties
A) have consistently failed because they never reflect the political mood of the nation.
B) serve as a safety valve for dissident political groups, preventing major confrontations and political unrest.
C) can only come into existence if they are organized around a single charismatic leader.
D) can only come into existence if they split off from one of the major political parties.
E) are incapable of being formed from scratch by individuals who are committed to a particular issue or ideology.
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Q2: Describe the different functions of political parties
Q3: The two-party system<br>A) emerged as a consequence
Q4: Someone who emphasizes the importance of a
Q5: In the period leading up to the
Q6: It is estimated that about _ of
Q8: In primary elections<br>A) candidates appeal to a
Q9: Examples of party polarization include all of
Q10: Why do we only have two major
Q11: In "wave elections"<br>A) dissatisfaction with the performance
Q14: Describe the importance of independent voters and