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Government Chapter 8

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For what did the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution provide? Separate ballots for president and vice president in the electoral college
To what does the nickname "Solid South" refer? The South's solid Democratic voting record for most of the twentieth century
How many parties were provided for in the Constitution? None
In the United States, MOST party candidates are nominated Though primary elections.
Which of the following characterizes people with relatively high education? They tend to be more politically tolerant.
Issue oriented politics became more prevalent due to B. broad based education and social change.
Parties have been affected, and in general weakened, by D. all of the above.
Of the twenty-nine presidential elections between 1884 and 1996, the Republicans won 15
Of the twenty-nine presidential elections between 1884 and 1996, the Democrats won 14
Party affiliation is helpful to elected leaders because D. all of the above.
Parties provide the political system with stability
One of the main functions of a party is electioneering. D. all of the above.
The instrument through which parties formulate, convey, and promote public policy is called C. the national party platform.
At the state level, party competition often has been B. severely limited.
Historically, several states have tended to vote overwhelmingly Republican including Maine
Historically, the most Democratic region of the country has been the South
One of the most significant trends in party politics in recent times has been the B. spread of two party competition at the state level.
The third party candidate who won the most popular votes in a presidential race was Theodore Roosevelt.
The third party candidate who won the most electoral votes in a presidential race was Theodore Roosevelt.
The largest percentage of the popular vote ever won by a third party candidate was __________%. 27
To be elected, Senators need of the votes in his/her state. B. a plurality
Election by PLURALITY refers to which of the following? D. the largest number of votes
The Democratic party came into existence with the 1828 election of Andrew Jackson
The modern Republican party emerged A. before the Civil War
A political party differs from an interest group in that A. political parties want to operate the government and interest groups do not want to operate the government.
One reason for the selection of Geraldine Ferraro as a vice-presidential candidate was C. her representation of females on the ticket.
A major cause for the persistence of the 2-party system in the U.S. today is that B. election districts are single member so that only one candidate can win
The supreme legal authority of the national party is C. the national convention
If the U.S. moved from election districts where only one candidate could win (single member district) to allowing several candidates to be elected from one district (multi-member district) what would be the likely impact? A. third parties would become stronger
Political patronage is concerned with C. government employment for loyal election workers
Delegates to the national convention are selected C. in either a caucus or primary election.
Practically, the vice presidential nominee is selected by A. the presidential nominee
The Republican party D. is the second oldest party after the Democratic party
PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION allows for A. legislative seats to be allotted in proportion to the total number of votes a party gets
In their political party loyalty, black Americans have been B. strongly Democratic.
Which of the following expresses best the attitude of the American founding fathers toward political parties? Parties are divisive and undesirable.
Recently party identification A. has been diminishing.
If American political parties had a pyramid-shaped organization chart, the National Chairperson would C. dictate how the party would be run.
American political parties tend to concentrate on B. winning elections.
Which of the following is a true statement about third-party involvement in American elections? Many legal barriers make it hard for third parties to get on the ballot.
The state central committee has responsibility for A. carrying out policy decisions of the party's state convention.
A major function of the national convention is D. to nominate the presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Which of the following terms best describes the organization of political parties in the U.S.? D. both A and C.
The major responsibility of a national chairperson is C. the management of the national election campaign.
The national committee of each party A. selects the site of the nominating conventions.
American political parties perform important functions, such as: C. unification of various groups.
The major characteristics of Americans political parties are: C. two-partyism, decentralizations, pragmatism.
Most delegates to the national nominating conventions are chosen by B. primary elections
The elements that make up a major political party include d. all of the above
During the 1850s, the Democratic Party was badly divided over the issue of slavery
In the states and in many local communities, one party may dominate, as the Democrats did for decades in a. the South
A system of proportional representation, as in Italy, c. encourages the existence of many parties by allotting seats to competing candidates according to the percentage of votes they win
At a basic level, a party is D. all of the above.
The office holders and candidates who run under the banner of a political party are called the C. governmental party.
All political parties are defined by the groups of individuals who make it up, including the D. all of the above
In his farewell address, __________ warned the nation against the evil of political parties. George Washington.
Among the national parties that have existed in the United States are/were the Bull Moose and Dixiecrat parties.
Party politics was nearly suspended during the Era of Good Feelings.
During the 1820s through 1840s, the number of eligible voters increased due to A. the abolition of property requirements for males.
The first major national presidential nominating convention was held in
The Republican Party was established in 1854.
D. all of the above.
A party organization that recruits its members with tangible incentives, such as jobs, and is characterized by a high degree of control over member activity, is called a B. machine.
The selection of party candidates through the ballots of qualified voters is called a A. direct primary.
Jobs, favors, or grants that are given as rewards to friends and supporters in return for political support are called
Those who supported the new Constitution were called Federalists.
1854
How many parties existed at the time the Constitution was written in 1787?
The Whig party developed in reaction to the Jacksonian Democrats.
The Federalists had ceased to exist by 1796
The Federalists were led by Alexander Hamilton.
The Republicans' majority status ended in C. the critical election of 1932.
An example of a party of ideological protest is the Libertarian party.
What year marks the beginning of today's Democratic party?
The partisan patterns of a Republican North and a Democratic South were set by the Civil War.
Since the present two-party system was established, how many minor-party candidates have been elected to the presidency? None
The Democratic party is more likely to have the support of D. a Black than a White person.
Though the Constitution does not mention political parties, certain provisions of the Constitution such as the following gave impetus to organization of parties: B. the First Amendment freedoms
The two factions during the era from the beginning of the Republic to around 1824 were: Federalist and Democratic-Republican
Which of the following positions is most likely to be supported by the Republican party? Less government funding for minority aid programs.
Third parties generally have their roots in D. all of the above.
In 2000, the Green Party ran an anti-establishment campaign and nominated Ralph Nader.
A. ballot access restrictions in many states.
In general, third parties serve as D. all of the above.
Every four years the parties nominate a presidential candidate through a B. convention.
The key national party official is the D. chairperson of the national committee.
In 2000, Ralph Nader was nominated for president by the Green Party.
Parties often have institutionalized sources of policy ideas called think tanks. Heritage Foundation.
Among the think tanks with predominantly Democratic influence are the Center for National Policy.
Parties serve a number of functions in Congress including D. all of the above.
Party discipline in the United States is C. limited.
In Congress, party discipline tends to be weak due to D. all of the above.
B. mail solicitation from average citizens.
The average donation to the Republican Party in the 1990s was D. under $35.
Almost __________ of Americans consider themselves to be independent as opposed to Democrat or Republican. C. one-third
Many people are reluctant to identify with a party because of D. all of the above.
In 2000, the gender gap was a margin of __________% in favor of Al Gore in the last two months of the campaign. A. 7
An observer can often determine a person's party affiliation by knowing their D. all of the above.
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