BJU Civics: Chapter 16

What is a typical problem of third parties in the United States?

Third parties usually "steal" votes from one of the major parties costing it the election.

Which level of party organization provides the most opportunities for political involvement?

Two major parties in the United States today.

Not a function of political parties

RNC stands for ____.

An example of a depression party was the ________________ party.

Leader of the Democratic-Republican Party

Campaign expenses decrease as better transportation and technology become available.

An example of a single-issue party was the ________________ party.

The Unites States is limited to two political parties.

After the Civil War, the ______ party dominated the politics of the “strong south”

DNC

Most dictatorships today are a ______ party system.

Another name for a minor party is a ___ party.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for party decline?

An example of a splinter party was the ________________ party.

The Republican National Committee has a much larger membership than the Democratic National Committee.

What type of system is common among European democracies?

Typically, candidates try to attract voters by taking extreme positions on the issues.

In a presidential primary, voters elect the state party's delegates to attend the national convention.

Two-party System

patronage

An example of an ideological party was the ________________ party.

State party committees work to achieve each of the following *except* ________________.

An interest group is formed around a particular political party.

When does the party’s Presidential nominee announce the national party chairman?

state or local election in which voters choose candidates who will run on each party's ticket in the general election

Voting for candidates of two or more parties for different offices is known as ___.

In states with a dominant major party, the weaker party generally has more organization and funding.

FOUR types of third parties?

Leader of the Federalist Party

Voters who have no declared party affiliation are called ____ voters.

What is one issue voters need to consider when “yellow-dog” voting?

A minor party is usually organized around a particular issue

What is the single most influential factor in most people’s choice of a party or political philosophy?