Gov Chapters 4/ 5 Test

In the American federal system, city governments are really

How do most Americans become connected with their political party?

Current officeholder in government position

The free soil, right to life, and know nothing are all examples of minor parties called

What is the meaning of the Elastic Clause

Which is accurate in describing the decline of parties?

Powers are divided between the national and regional levels

What does the party in power mean?

Largest number of votes cast for office

What is the major strength of federalism?

Which group is NOT associated with the Republican party?

A party based on a particular set of beliefs is

Voting for candidates of different parties at the same election is

The political period from 1968 to the present has often seen

What was NOT one of the first two political parties?

Powers that are not stated but suggested

What does the Supremacy Clause mean?

What function do political parties NOT carry out?

Awards public offices to people who support the party in power

What is the major question regarding balancing national and state powers?

Strong support for your party and platforms

Location where voters report for their polling place to cast a ballot

Powers delegated to the national government which are spelled out in writing

Powers given to the states

Powers that belong to a national government because it is sovereign

Type of minor party that has broken away from a major party

Why do most voters believe there are only two choices?

Legal process by which a fugitive from one state is returned to another

Unit into which cities are divided for election of council members

Who has taken over the function of providing housing and food to those in need?

What was NOT a significant effect for deciding party affiliation?

Minor parties can play a spoiler role by

What is NOT one of the major parties currently in the United States?

Government of powers which are granted to it in the Constitution

Powers shared by both the national and state governments

Purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause

People who want to control the government through elections and holding offices

Government formed by a number of parties to form a majority

Meets in the summer of every presidential election year for candidates and platforms

How did the parties use to help immigrants and what was their motivation?

Which of the following is an expressed power

What is a single member district