Question 1

Between 1812 and 1830, the United States had

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A)  three political parties: the Federalists, the Jeffersonian Republicans, and the Whigs.
B)  two political parties: the Federalists and the Jeffersonian Republicans.
C)  one political party: the Jeffersonian Republicans.
D)  one political party: the Federalists.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which statement best characterizes the influence average citizens and party elites have over the nomination process in the United States?

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A)  Although average citizens have some influence in the nominations process, party elites play an outsized role in selecting the candidates who will compete in the general election.
B)  Although party elites have some influence in the nominations process, average citizens play an outsized role in selecting the candidates who will compete in the general election.
C)  Party leaders and average citizens play roughly equal roles in selecting the candidates who will compete in the general election.
D)  Party leaders are legally prohibited from playing any role in the nominations process.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Issues such as the environment, health care, retirement benefits, and taxation are on the political agenda in the United States because

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A)  these are the only issues that are important to all Americans.
B)  these are the only problems that have yet to be solved by the free market.
C)  contemporary political parties mainly compete for the support of middle-class Americans, and these issues are important to the middle class.
D)  the Constitution limits the federal government's powers to legislate on these issues.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

During the late 1840s and early 1850s, both the Democratic and Whig parties were divided by

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A)  conflicts over slavery.
B)  fiscal policies imposed during the tariff crisis.
C)  the westward expansion of the United States.
D)  the appropriate amount of government regulation of the economy.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Explore the role of political parties in American politics.In what ways do political parties differ from interest groups? How do parties contribute to democratic government? Why is it important to have "competitive" and "responsible" political parties?

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Question 6

The American system for electing members of Congress is often referred to as "winner take all" because

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A)  there are very few constraints on the kinds of laws that a member of Congress can propose once elected.
B)  there are no term limits that prevent long-serving representatives from remaining in office.
C)  runners-up do not gain seats in government.
D)  whichever political party receives the most votes in the country overall is guaranteed a majority in the House and the Senate.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

An individual who identifies a problem as a political issue and brings a policy proposal into the political agenda is referred to as a(n)

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A)  venue shopper.
B)  idea capitalist.
C)  policy entrepreneur.
D)  whip.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

What is the ultimate goal of a political party?

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A)  raising the most money
B)  creating the party platform
C)  winning elections
D)  nominating candidatesE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

In 2016, about ________ percent of Latino Americans voted for Hillary Clinton.

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A)  20
B)  33
C)  65
D)  95E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which statement about education and voting in 2016 is MOST accurate?

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A)  There were no differences in the voting behavior of those with and those without a college degree in 2016.
B)  College graduates voted for third-party candidates by a large margin, while those without a college degree backed Clinton by a large margin.
C)  Those without a college degree backed Clinton by a large margin, while college graduates backed Trump by a large margin.
D)  College graduates backed Clinton by a large margin, while those without a college degree backed Trump by a large margin.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) D

Question 11

The establishment of the Republican Party is a good example of

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A)  external mobilization.
B)  internal mobilization.
C)  elite bargaining.
D)  proportional representation.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Between the Civil War and the 1960s, the ________ was a Democratic stronghold.

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A)  Midwest
B)  West
C)  South
D)  SouthwestE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

________ occurs when one party controls the presidency while another party controls one or both houses of Congress.

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A)  Electoral realignment
B)  Divided government
C)  Internal mobilization
D)  External mobilizationE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Soft money was

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A)  money that was illegally given by an interest group to an elected official in return for a political favor.
B)  money contributed directly to political parties and other organizations at the state and local levels for political activities that were not regulated by federal campaign spending laws.
C)  nonmonetary donations made to a party in exchange for privileges that were not officially considered income, such as airplanes and hotel rooms.
D)  money that was contributed by a candidate to a political party in order to receive the party's support in an upcoming election.E) All of the above
F) A) and D) B

Question 15

A party activist is an individual who

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A)  attends every social function that a political party stages.
B)  writes favorable news reports for the national media.
C)  commits acts of civil disobedience when asked to by a political party.
D)  not only votes but also contributes time, energy, effort, and financial resources to party affairs.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The division between the two major parties on most policy issues, with members of each party unified around their party's positions with little crossover, is called

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A)  party polarization.
B)  divided government.
C)  unified government.
D)  party unity voting.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

When Richard Nixon employed his "southern strategy," he

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A)  used the FBI to help collect secrets and blackmail southern Democratic leaders.
B)  ignored the southern states in favor of voters in the Midwest and Northeast.
C)  appealed to disaffected white voters in the South.
D)  appealed to black southerners who had recently mobilized for civil rights.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

________ is the practice of tailoring campaign messages to individuals in small, homogenous groups.

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A)  Micro-targeting
B)  Winnowing
C)  Message bundling
D)  RedliningE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The two major parties in the United States during the 1830s and 1840s were the ________ and the ________.

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A)  Federalists; Jeffersonians
B)  Federalists; Whigs
C)  Democrats; Whigs
D)  Democrats; RepublicansE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A major benefit of ranked-choice voting is that it

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A)  disposes of the need for campaign money.
B)  reduces the power of political parties.
C)  eliminates the "spoiler" effect that occurs when votes for a third-party or minor candidate are discarded.
D)  ensures that more moderate candidates will win election.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D) C

Exam 9: Political Parties

Between 1812 and 1830, the United States had

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Which statement best characterizes the influence average citizens and party elites have over the nomination process in the United States?

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Issues such as the environment, health care, retirement benefits, and taxation are on the political agenda in the United States because

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During the late 1840s and early 1850s, both the Democratic and Whig parties were divided by

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Explore the role of political parties in American politics.In what ways do political parties differ from interest groups? How do parties contribute to democratic government? Why is it important to have "competitive" and "responsible" political parties?

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The American system for electing members of Congress is often referred to as "winner take all" because

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An individual who identifies a problem as a political issue and brings a policy proposal into the political agenda is referred to as a(n)

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What is the ultimate goal of a political party?

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In 2016, about ________ percent of Latino Americans voted for Hillary Clinton.

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Which statement about education and voting in 2016 is MOST accurate?

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The establishment of the Republican Party is a good example of

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Between the Civil War and the 1960s, the ________ was a Democratic stronghold.

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________ occurs when one party controls the presidency while another party controls one or both houses of Congress.

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Soft money was

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A party activist is an individual who

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The division between the two major parties on most policy issues, with members of each party unified around their party's positions with little crossover, is called

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When Richard Nixon employed his "southern strategy," he

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________ is the practice of tailoring campaign messages to individuals in small, homogenous groups.

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The two major parties in the United States during the 1830s and 1840s were the ________ and the ________.

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A major benefit of ranked-choice voting is that it

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