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Political scientists contend that which of the following will replace the traditional role of political parties?

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-candidate-centered campaigns -primaries

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Political parties partake in activities that are primarily intended to

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promote democracy

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Which of the following,at one time, have been considered third parties in the United States?

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-progressive -green party

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The extent to which party identification and overall acceptance of the two-party system is passed down across generations is known as _____ socialization.

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continued

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The third party system lasted from 1860 to

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1896

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American political parties perform their various functions through _____ "faces" or sphere of operation.

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three

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The foot soldiers of the political parties are the ____ committees.

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county

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Campaigns and political parties have utilized the internet and social media for which of the following initiatives?

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-connecting with supporters -organizing party activities -fund raising

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Which one of the following presidents do New Democrats most identify with?

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Bill Clinton

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Voters can identify themselves as which of the following?

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-a Democrat -a Republican -an independent

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Ideologically oriented parties

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have broad views about many different aspects of government

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Although Hispanics lean toward the Democratic Party, which groups of Hispanics do not?

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-Cuban-Americans -deeply religious Hispanics

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Which political party was dominant during the fourth party system?

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Republican Party

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Which of the following are recognized as factors that will likely influence which party an individual will identify with?

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-positions on important issues -ideology -personal circumstances -race

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The time period from 1815 to 1828 is known to US historians as the Era of ____ ____.

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good feelings

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Factional or splinter parties are third parties that

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have broke off from one of the two dominant parties

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In the US, a party organized as opposition or an alternative to the existing parties in a two-party system is known as a ______ party.

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third

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Most, if not all, elected officials ion the United States

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are elected into office under a party identification

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Which of the following comprise the political party's organization?

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-state committees -precinct organizations -municipal committees -the national committee

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The first party system in the United States lasted from 1789 until

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1828

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Which of the following are considered functions of political party?

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-parties endeavor to represent a majority -parties seek to govern

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In a winner-takes-all election system, the winning candidate

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does not need to win a majority of the popular vote

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What arguments have political scientist made about the two-party system in the United States?

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-the two-party system is facing a historic decline in its overall influence in American politics -the media has replaced the parties as a source of information for many Americans

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Third parties have existed since the

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nineteenth century

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What are roles of the political party at the national level

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-select a head of the national party committee -adopt a party platform -conduct national party conventions determine the party's nominee for president

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The party identification of elected leaders at all levels of government is referred to as the party in____.

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government

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Most issue advocacy parties that form

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are short-lived because their issues often fade from popular concern

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The corrupt and useful organization that dominated politics during the turn of the twentieth century was known as a political or party _____.

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machine

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United States politics has been historically dominated by ____ parties.

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two

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Which two political parties were considered the most competitive during the second party system?

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-Whigs -Democrats

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In general, political parties are made up of a ____ constituency of supporters.

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broad

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Since 1968, there has been a rise in the number of ______ committees in which organizations from to support the individual candidate rather than the party's slate of candidates.

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candidates

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Which political party committee level serves as an intermediary between the country committee and the national committee?

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state committee

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Political parties can be found in which of the following levels of government?

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-the national level -state level

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The fifth party system lasted between 1932 and

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1968

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Current election laws in the United States favor

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a two-party system

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The number and competitiveness of political parties in a given polity is known as a party _____.

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system

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A reason political parties have emerged whenever democracy has been established is that

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political parties provide individuals a way to join together in order to exercise their collective influence

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Party _____ is considered a political attribute that can be passed down from one generation to the next.

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identification

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The changes in the political party's functions, as evidenced by the large turnout in recent elections, suggests which of the following?

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political parties are adapting to the changes and will remain viable in the future

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Since the Great Depression, which party's agenda has included a strong commitment to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable members of society?

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democratic

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Which of the following included within the party organization?

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-staff -headquarters -party leaders -committees

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The party to which more than 50% of the elected legislators belong is known as the _____ party; the party to which less than 50% of the legislators belong is known as the ____ party.

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-majority -minority

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How did party machines, such as Tammany Hall, impact American politics?

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-they integrated immigrants into the social,economic, and political fabric of the United States -they awarded jobs to citizens as a reward for their loyalty to the party

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The fourth party system lasted from 1896 to

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1932

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Which level of party organization nominates the party's candidate for president?

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national level

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Which of the following statements is true regarding a single-member district electoral system?

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candidates with more votes than any opponent wins the election in the district

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Formal statements of a party's principles and policy objectives are known as the party's

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platform

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In the 200 presidential race, many Democrats believed Green party candidate _____ _____ caused Democratic Al Gore to lose the election to Republican George W. Bush.

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Ralph Nader

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Which of the following voting blocs were considered part of the New Deal coalition?

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-Catholics -African Americans -southern democrats -immigrants

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Which president was a leading advocate of giving ordinary citizens a more direct role in the Democratic Party?

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Andrew Jackson

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Which of the following are legislative powers enjoyed by the majority party leadership in state legislatures?

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-assigning bills to committees -committee assignments for members -choosing legislative leadership such as house speaker

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Delegates at the convention develop a party _____ that describes the party's policy priorities and positions on issues.

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platform

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Some of the problems weak parties have in influencing the electorate include which of the following?

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-attracting volunteers -recruiting candidates bringing people out to fund-raisers

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Political parties began to emerge in the United States

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in spite of the founding fathers' beliefs about them

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The Democratic Party's agenda in the past several decades has centered on which of the following items?

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-more civil rights protections -expansion of social welfare programs

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Third parties have trouble garnering much support from dissatisfied voters because the ideologies of the dissatisfied voters are so ____.

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diverse

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Opportunities to volunteer in a political campaign have ____ with the advent of the internet.

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increased

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Prior to 1944, political parties often

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excluded minority groups from participating

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In the case of Buckley v. Valeo the Supreme Court enabled political parties to raise unlimited funds for party-building activities, creating what is known as the _____ money loophole.

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soft

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For a party to be in the best position to enact a broad partisan agenda, what does a party hope for?

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-winning control of the executive branch -winning a majority of seats in a legislature

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Which party is known as the party of Lincoln?

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republican

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Which of the following events did the Democratic Party have to overcome to remain competitive in American politics during the party's history?

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-internal division on civil issues -assassination of party leaders -republican winning all but 5 presidential elections since 1968

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Parties that hold the ____ of seats in the state's legislature are more likely to have success with their proposed legislation.

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majority

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The tea party movement began in response to

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-economic stimulus plans -health care reform

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Organizations that nominate and seek to elect candidates to office are known as

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political parties

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The United States' current election laws at both the federal and the state levels benefit which of the following political parties?

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-Republican party -Democratic party

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Which party formed during the 1830s was competitive against the Jacksonian Democratic Party?

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Whig Party

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Tea party supporters are more likely to identify with which of the following political parties?

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Republican

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What does a third party provide for disgruntled voters?

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a release valve

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Which are the major political parties in the United States?

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Democratic Republican

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Which of the following events did the Republican party have to overcome to remain competitive in American politics at different times during the party's history?

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-the New Deal -Watergate scandal -assassination of party leaders

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In what year were woman granted the right to vote?

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1920

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How are party identifiers measured?

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-based on whether or not a voter selects a party to be affiliated with - based on who fills out a voter registration form

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Which party benefited from the 1896 realignment, which was triggered by an economic depression?

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republican party

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Who did Republican candidate William McKinley appeal to in his campaign for the presidency?

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-industrialists -bankers -factory workers

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The party in the electorate is comprised of

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affiliated voters

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Under which of the following presidential administrations was the divided government at least part of the time?

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-clinton administration -bush administration

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An election in which voters chose the party's nominees is call a(n) ___ election.

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primary

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What is an individual who considers himself or herself as a member of one party or the other referred to as?

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a party identifier

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Most political conflicts in the United States are considered

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two-sided

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Which of the following are key principles outlined by the Tea Party movement?

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-states' rights -fiscal responsibility -national security

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The philosophy in which political supporters were awarded jobs in return for their support is known as

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the spoil system

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Even if a third party candidate fails to win an election, the candidate has still done which of the following to help the third party succeed?

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-draw attention to an issue previously ignored by the two major candidates -encourage the major parties to address issues introduced by the third party

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Since the 1980s, which group has voted most strongly for the Republican Party?

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fundamentalist Christians

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As president, Woodrow Wilson

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enacted many of the Republican Party's progressive proposals

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How do "checks" on elected officials work?

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checks are intended to enable voters to limit the power of elected officials

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Which president was elected under his promise that he would do something about the Great Depression?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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In proportional representation system,which of the following is true?

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Political parties win a number of seats in the legislature in rough proportion to the percentage of the vote each party receives

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Thomas Jefferson differed from George Washington in that he ____ a strong central government.

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opposed

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Which of the following are considered ways in which third parties can impact the American political process?

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-they can influence electoral outcomes in a closely contested election between the two dominant party candidates -they draw attention to issues that are not getting much attention from two major parties -they give voters who are dissatisfied with the candidates from the two major parties a third option to vote for

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The most important components of a party organization can be found in the broad base of support at

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the local or county level

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Which of the following philosophies has the Democratic party espoused during its history?

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-populism -the spoils system

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to ___ the role of government to help the most vulnerable in society.

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expand

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What is the best predictor of party identification?

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ideology

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In local government, who usually has the privilege of supporting more favorable appointees of their choice?

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the majority plan

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Which party typically runs congress?

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the party holding majority of seats in both house of the legislature

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Who were the Democratic candidates who successfully won the presidency since 1968?

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-barack obama -jimmy carter -bill clinton

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Which of the following is not likely to be considered part of the Democratic Party base today?

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religious Americans

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Who becomes the official spokesman for the loyal opposition?

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national party chair

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Which of the following factors has not influenced the ideological evolution of political parties in recent years?

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the growing importance of the party's social welfare policy

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Which of the following contributed to the rise of the Jeffersonians?

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-a strong base of support that continued to grow even after Jefferson lost the 1796 presidential election to John Adams -the creation of newly established political papers used to communicate with voters -the decline of the Federalist PArty after losing the 1800 elections

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Interest groups focus on advancing policies while political parties focus on

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winning elections

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The new party system, assuming that it began, started during which of the following years?

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1968

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Over the past century,which of the following has increased in significance?

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candidate-centered campaigns

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George Washington and his allies favored which of the fallowing?

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a strong central government

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According to the dominant model in political theory, political parties will

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gives voters a clear choice by establishing different priorities or policy stances than rival parties

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Who oversees the day-to-day operations of the political party's national organization

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the national chair

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When a realignment in the electorate occurs, which of the following occurs?

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the parties reorganize themselves

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What are third parties in other countries most likely to do to further their cause and broaden their support after winning a few seats in their legislature?

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to form coalitions with larger parties

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Compared with the party in the electorate, the number of individuals who actually participate in the party organization is

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smaller

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If an interest group such as the NRA nominated its own candidate, what might happen?

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The candidate would likely not have broad enough support for victory

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Which of the following voting blocs was largely notable in its migration to the Republican PArty during the 1980s?

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Southern WHites

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A permanent shift in party allegiances or electoral support is known as a party

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realignment

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What did speaker Tip O'Neill mean when he said'"all politics is local"?

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political parties are organized just as much, if not more, at the county and local level than at the national level

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What has the dualist nature of politics in American led to?

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two-party system

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Which party usually has the advantage in endorsing proposed legislation?

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the majority party

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Contrasted with the New Democrats, under President Obama the Democratic Party desires an expanded role for the _____ government in American life.

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national

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Compared with political parties, interest groups usually have ____ issue concerns.

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narrower

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True or False: A check can be an effective tool even for elected officials who are not running for reelection.

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True

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