Question 1

Which of the following is a prominent feature of the modern era of political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)   bipartisanship
B)   candidate-centered politics
C)   "smoke-filled rooms"
D)   political machines

Question 2

Electoral realignments occur exclusively as a result of a critical election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A __________ is when a party's base of supporters undergoes a rapid,fundamental,and enduring alteration.

Accepted Answer

A)   culture war
B)   dealignment
C)   party realignment
D)   secular realignment

Question 4

Minor parties have played a more important role in the United States than in virtually any other democratic nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Barriers to minor-party success in the United States include the rules for public financing of presidential elections and the Electoral College system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One of the various activities that parties engage in is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dividing the electorate
B)   narrowing voter choice
C)   running candidates
D)   reducing accountability mechanisms

Question 7

Women are more likely to identify as Democrats than as independents or Republicans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Precinct and ward committees are important components of a political party's organization at the state level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe a secular realignment.How is it different from a party realignment?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The __________ consists of all potential voters who identify themselves with a political party.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

When questioned about their views of politics in Congress,a slight majority of Americans expressed a desire for __________,while about 30 percent wanted members of Congress to stick to their beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A)   compromise
B)   resolve
C)   tax relief
D)   party polarization

Question 12

Why might a focus on the candidates be viewed as a weakening of the party system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Why do state legislators rely more on their state and local parties for election assistance than do their congressional counterparts?

Accepted Answer

A)   because state legislators are not able to make campaign-related decisions on their own
B)   because state legislators base their main talking points directly on state and local public policy
C)   because members of Congress do not like to make visits to their home states
D)   because members of Congress have easier access to funds and other campaign resources from other sources

Question 14

Members of which demographic groups tend to support each of the major parties?

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Question 15

In what way do minor parties make a significant contribution to the political system?

Accepted Answer

A)   They frequently win elections in crucial swing states.
B)   They simplify citizens' choices on Election Day.
C)   They draft most legislation that is eventually enacted by one of the major parties.
D)   They reveal political divides and bring to light new ideas.

Question 16

What are some of the major barriers to minor-party political success?

Accepted Answer

A)   anti-fusion laws, campaign finance rules, and union shop laws
B)   the winner-take-all system, public financing rules for presidential campaigns, and the Electoral College system
C)   constitutional restrictions, voter perceptions, and the secret ballot
D)   unpopular policies, voter identification laws, and constitutional restrictions

Question 17

Which party entity has the responsibility of establishing a cohesive vision for partisan identifiers nationwide?

Accepted Answer

A)   the delegates
B)   the primary election
C)   the national committee
D)   the party caucus

Question 18

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the ideological distribution of members of Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)   The parties are increasingly polarized, with Democrats moving further to the left than Republicans are moving to the right.
B)   The parties are increasingly polarized, with Republicans moving further to the right than Democrats are moving to the left.
C)   The parties are increasingly polarized, with both the Democrats and Republicans becoming equally extreme.
D)   Despite common belief that the parties are becoming increasingly polarized, there is no evidence to support this theory.

Question 19

A tactic known as __________ allows political parties to identify potential voters based on a wealth of data including consumer preferences,personal habits,and past voting behavior.

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Question 20

What institutional feature of U.S.politics hinders the success of minor parties?

Accepted Answer

A)   the separation of powers system
B)   the Electoral College
C)   multi-member districts
D)   proportional representation

Exam 11: Political Parties

What are some of the major barriers to minor-party political success?

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When questioned about their views of politics in Congress,a slight majority of Americans expressed a desire for __________,while about 30 percent wanted members of Congress to stick to their beliefs.

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Barriers to minor-party success in the United States include the rules for public financing of presidential elections and the Electoral College system.

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In what way do minor parties make a significant contribution to the political system?

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Why do state legislators rely more on their state and local parties for election assistance than do their congressional counterparts?

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Precinct and ward committees are important components of a political party's organization at the state level.

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A __________ is when a party's base of supporters undergoes a rapid,fundamental,and enduring alteration.

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Describe a secular realignment.How is it different from a party realignment?

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What institutional feature of U.S.politics hinders the success of minor parties?

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Why might a focus on the candidates be viewed as a weakening of the party system?

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Electoral realignments occur exclusively as a result of a critical election.

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Members of which demographic groups tend to support each of the major parties?

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Which party entity has the responsibility of establishing a cohesive vision for partisan identifiers nationwide?

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The __________ consists of all potential voters who identify themselves with a political party.

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Which of the following is a prominent feature of the modern era of political parties?

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the ideological distribution of members of Congress?

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One of the various activities that parties engage in is __________.

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Minor parties have played a more important role in the United States than in virtually any other democratic nation.

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