Which is not a true statement on congressional voting on Presidential agendas?

a president’s wish is always respected by his party

Which of the following is a modern example of Washington’s warnings?

polarization in Congress and the electorate

What important role do third parties play in American democracy?

They bring new voters into the electorate

Who runs the national party organizations between conventions?

the party’s national committee

Which aspect of the New Deal coalition is evident in this graph?

African Americans vote Democratic

Critics of the responsible party model claim that __________

it is too simple for the complexity and diversity of American society

When can a party change its platform?

during its national party convention

Which of the following is the purpose of this, and other, party platforms?

formulate, convey, and promote policies

What is a disadvantage of divided government?

It does not allow for clear accountability on policy.

Which of the following is a potential danger associated with open primaries?

The other party can “raid” the primary for the least viable candidate.

Which of the following is true of the Southern states since the election of Ronald Reagan?

They have shifted from Democratic to Republican affiliation

Why are coalition governments so prevalent in parliamentary systems?

Single parties usually do not win a majority of seats

What best explains the demise of party machines?

progressive reforms that instituted a merit-based hiring system

How are critical elections and party realignments interrelated?

A party realignment occurs as a result of one or more critical elections

Which of the following was among George Washington’s warnings about parties?

They make the government weaker and encourage hostility

Which of the following is part of Anthony Downs’s rational-choice model?

voters want to maximize the chance that their policies will be adopted

Based on the graph, how has party identification changed from 1952 to 2016?

More people identified as independents than with either party in 2016

Which statement best describes the functioning of party machines in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

Parties provided patronage jobs to loyal supporters, especially in cities

How is the national chair of the president’s party selected?

selected by the president and routinely ratified by the national committee

Which of the following describes the cartoonist’s point of view?

The gap between the parties inhibits bipartisan agreement

Which of the following is one result of the rise in independent voters?

voters are more likely to engage in ticket splitting

What is the party in the electorate?

all citizens who claim to be a member of a political party

With which of the following is party dealignment associated?

an increase in divided government

What did Ralph Nader’s 2000 presidential election bid illustrate regarding the role of third parties?

third parties’ potential to affect the outcome of the election

Which of the following best describes the photo?

a third-party candidate interacting with a supporter

Which of the following is a consequence of two-party government?

greater fluidity of representation, the moderation of political conflict

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1
What is the supreme power of the national party organization?
national legislature
national convention
national delegation
national assembly
2
Which of these is an electoral “earthquake” where new issues emerge and new coalitions replace old ones?
a seismological election
a critical election
a midterm election
a coalition election
3
The formal structure of the political party that sets rules for party operations, and pursues electoral victories
party in government
party in the electorate
party as a provider
party as an organization
4
Which is not a true statement on congressional voting on Presidential agendas?
president opposition party sometimes vote for the legislation
party -line voting is very common
bi-partisan voting is possible
a president’s wish is always respected by his party
5
Which of the following is a modern example of Washington’s warnings?
independent candidates’ struggle to win elections
the growing class divide in the United States
electing a president who lost the popular vote
polarization in Congress and the electorate
6
What important role do third parties play in American democracy?
They simplify citizens’ choices on Election Day
Draft legislation that is eventually enacted by one of the major parties
They bring new voters into the electorate
They frequently win elections in crucial swing states
7
How are today’s youngest voters most likely to identify?
Democrats
Independents
Republicans
partisans
8
According to Washington, how might parties endanger America?
congressional gridlock
sectionalism
increased foreign influence
making the president too powerful
9
Who runs the national party organizations between conventions?
the state party organizations
the parties in the electorate
the party’s national committee
the party’s congressional caucus
10
Which aspect of the New Deal coalition is evident in this graph?
the wealthy vote Republican
Catholics vote Republican
African Americans vote Democratic
females vote Democratic
11
What did the shift in political coalitions that stemmed from the 1896 presidential election result in?
a critical election
the New Deal coalition
a party realignment
a party dealignment
12
Critics of the responsible party model claim that __________
it has contributed to the vilification of the word compromise
it causes unneeded tension between Democrats and Republicans
it is too simple for the complexity and diversity of American society
it is unwise because it is not subject to constitutional constraints
13
When can a party change its platform?
at the start of each fiscal year
every two years
after the census
during its national party convention
14
Which Nixon strategy attempted to bring conservatives over to the Republican Party in what was a Democratic stronghold?
Western strategy
urban strategy
suburban strategy
Southern strategy
15
Which of the following is the purpose of this, and other, party platforms?
share the party’s organizational structure
provide detailed information on how the party will accomplish its goals
encourage public participation in forming party ideology
formulate, convey, and promote policies
16
Advocates of the responsible party model believe that parties should run on their platform and the majority party should
do whatever is necessary to stay in the majority
set it aside and craft a new platform that it will attempt to enact
implement it
refine it according to officeholders’ preferences
17
Which party was dominant from 1860–1928?
Republicans
Federalists
Democrats
Democratic-Republicans
18
What is a disadvantage of divided government?
It often stunts economic growth
It often expands the scope of government.
It does not allow for clear accountability on policy.
It acts as a check and balance across institutions
19
Which of the following is most effective in helping political parties acheive their policy goals?
winning campaigns
giving cues to voters
dictating policies
grassroots lobbying
20
Which of the following is a potential danger associated with open primaries?
Open primaries may result in the election of more extreme candidates
The other party can “raid” the primary for the least viable candidate.
Open primaries give too much power to those who reside outside the district
The presence of too many candidates on the ballot can confuse voters
21
Based on the graph, which of the following groups is most likely to vote Republican?
White Catholics
the wealthy
White Evangelicals
African-Americans
22
Of the following, who is most likely to split their ticket?
minorities
older voters
younger voters
angry voters
23
Which of the following groups was least likely to join the New Deal coalition?
voters without a college education
Voters who belong to a minority group
blue-collar voters
wealthy voters
24
Based on the graph, at what point in history did realignment occur in the South?
the Reagan presidency
the Clinton presidency
the Vietnam War
after 9/11
25
Which of the following is true of the Southern states since the election of Ronald Reagan?
They have become crucial swing states in presidential elections
They have begun to lean Republican
They have become fervent Democrats
They have shifted from Democratic to Republican affiliation
26
Why are coalition governments so prevalent in parliamentary systems?
coalition governments can often act much like parties
The winner-take-all system encourages coalition government
Coalition governments discourage third parties
Single parties usually do not win a majority of seats
27
Based on the graph, at what point in history did realignment occur in the South?
the Clinton presidency
after 9/11
the Vietnam War
the Reagan presidency
28
Which has partly filled the void left by the decline of the urban party machine?
labor unions
county parties
family farmers and small business owners
corporations
29
What best explains the demise of party machines?
judicial reforms that ended the “pay to play” system of assigning attorneys
Keynesian economic reforms that increased individual wealth
progressive reforms that instituted a merit-based hiring system
congressional reforms that prevented private party meetings
30
How are critical elections and party realignments interrelated?
A party realignment occurs as a result of one or more critical elections
A party realignment occurs before one or more critical elections
the continuation of traditional Democratic policies
A party realignment is a larger version of a critical election
31
Which of the following was among George Washington’s warnings about parties?
They make people more passionate about issues facing the country
They encourage discourse and compromise among people
They make the government weaker and encourage hostility
They make American government a role model for other nations.
32
What was the loyal opposition in the era of Democratic President Andrew Jackson?
the Federalist Party
the Whig Party
the Republican Party
the Progressive Party
33
Which of the following is part of Anthony Downs’s rational-choice model?
voters want to maximize the chance that their policies will be adopted
voters are acting rationally when they vote against their self-interest
party identity will lose its importance over the next 100 years
logic and reason always prevail in the American electorate
34
The election of 1932 and the implementation of this platform led to _________
public opinion turning against Herbert Hoover
a major party realignment
the continuation of traditional Democratic policies
immediate improvements in the nation’s economy
35
Based on the graph, how has party identification changed from 1952 to 2016?
The Democrats went from most to least identified with among Americans
More people identified as independents than with either party in 2016
The number of Americans who identify as Republicans has sharply declined.
More Americans identified with a party in 2016 than ever before in history
36
Which statement best describes the functioning of party machines in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
Parties provided policy support to rural electorates in exchange for votes
Parties provided cash handouts to rural electorates in exchange for jobs
Parties provided patronage jobs to loyal supporters, especially in cities
Parties provided jobs to rural electorates in exchange for votes
37
How is the national chair of the president’s party selected?
elected in the primary during midterm election years
selected by the governors belonging to the president’s party
elected by the president’s party’s congressional delegation
selected by the president and routinely ratified by the national committee
38
Which of the following describes the cartoonist’s point of view?
The gap between the parties inhibits bipartisan agreement
People in America are more concerned with fighting than getting along
The two-party system encourages civil discourse
Compromise is possible in a two party system
39
Which of the following is one result of the rise in independent voters?
decreased voter turnout
voters are more likely to engage in ticket splitting
Democratic candidates are more popular
Republican candidates become more conservative
40
What is the party in the electorate?
party officers who seek to educate the public on key party stances
all citizens who claim to be a member of a political party
public officials who are registered with a political party
voters active in the business of the party
41
With which of the following is party dealignment associated?
a rising number of Democrats
increasingly politicized evangelical congregations
an increase in labor unions
an increase in divided government
42
What is a core function of political parties
nominating candidates
narrowing voter choice
dividing the electorate
reducing accountability mechanisms
43
What is the official statement of a political party’s policy points?
articles of incorporation
gavel
platform
party constitution
44
According to the Downs model, where are candidates ideologically likely to place themselves?
as far to the left or right as possible
near the center
at the center
somewhat close to the extremes
45
What did Ralph Nader’s 2000 presidential election bid illustrate regarding the role of third parties?
third parties’ poor candidate choices
third parties’ absence of media attention
third parties’ ineffective organization
third parties’ potential to affect the outcome of the election
46
What is the most basic task of a political party?
reflect people’s wish on public policy
develops a new policy according to the social change
winning elections
guarantees the freedom of religion
47
Which of the following best describes the photo?
a politician trying to persuade people’s opinions
a major party candidate speaking to a crowd
a Democrat meeting with a potential voter
a third-party candidate interacting with a supporter
48
Which of the following is the greatest challenge faced by third parties?
the winner-take-all rule
inability to influence the national conversation
lack of funding from interest groups
inability to establish a social media presence
49
Which of the following started in the late 1960s?
the New Deal coalition
the third-party era
the era of good feelings
dealignment
50
Which of the following is a consequence of two-party government?
the increased likelihood of proportional representation
the increased likelihood of coalition government
greater fluidity of representation
the moderation of political conflict
51
What does the responsible party model imply that parties should do?
adhere to the party platform
make the best decisions despite what public opinion suggests
be more accountable to interest group demands
use more patronage
52
European democracies have more parties in positions of political power than the United States because of their use of
proportional representation
party platforms
critical elections
winner-take-all systems

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