Odyssey American Government Ch 4 Review

What is the advantage for the use of voting machines?

(all of the above) - fraud is nearly impossible - assure absolute secrecy - do away with the need for numerous officials to count ballots

Select the true statements about the Democratic Party.

- It is the oldest political party in the United States. - The Democrats won the presidency in the 90's but lost control of Congress.

Two reasons why voting in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea, is not representative of a democratic process:

- The ballots offer only offer one choice for each position. - The voting process serves as a census to account for its citizens.

Which characteristics make the long ballot ineffective?

- Voters can be overwhelmed and vote by randomly guessing. - It puts too much of the onus of learning about the issues and candidates on voters.

The state convention nominates which of the following groups?

- all candidates for state offices - candidates for Congressional office

What are duties of the national chairman?

- campaign manager and fund-raiser - campaign fund spending and fund management - public relationships - assisting the President in awarding loyal party workers

Five methods of nomination used today include:

- convention - caucus - direct primary - petition - announcement

Which of the following best characterize the county convention?

- elected the county chairman - nominated county officers - choose delegates to the state convention

Most states do what they can to encourage a higher voter turnout, including:

- ending out ballots to those who may be absent, disabled or unable to get to the polls for whatever reason - allowing people to vote in front of a notary public - encouraging as many voters as possible to mail in their ballots

What are the differences between straight ticket and split ticket voting?

- in a straight ticket you vote for all one party - voting a split ticket means that you vote for some Republicans and some Democrats depending on the candidate

Three distinctive features of the Australian ballot are:

- names of all candidates appear on a single ballot - it is prepared by the state or county at public expense - it is distributed at polling places by election officials

Functions of state committees include which of the following?

- organizing and managing campaigns for state offices - assisting in local campaigns - organizing state conventions - raising money

How much was spent by candidate Donald Trump on his presidential bid?

343 million dollars

legislation which gave the President power to deport any alien he deemed dangerous

Alien and Sedition Acts

The_____ Party is a left-wing protest party that was formed in 1919.

American Communist Party

Dictatorships are most commonly found in which of the following places?

Communist countries and Fascist Countries

Which of the following describes the early Republican party?

In 1856, John C. Freemont won eleven northern states on an anti-slavery platform.

Debt-ridden farmers founded which parties in the late 1800s?

Populist and Greenback

Which parties began by splitting away from the two major political parties?

Roosevelt Progressives, Liberal Republicans, Dixiecrats

a monthly digest of information for Democrats

The Democrat Digest

a monthly digest of information for Republicans

The Republican

_______-party systems are most common in the English-speaking countries of the world.

Two

The headquarters for both major parties are located in _______.

Washington DC

The Prohibition Party was founded in 1869 solely for the purpose of preventing the manufacturing and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States. The Prohibition Party is an example of ______.

a party with only one goal

What is a coalition?

a temporary alliance of political parties

In most states, an independent candidate may file a petition of nomination _____.

after the primary election

the individual fills out documentation and pays a filing fee to announce that he seeks a political office

announcement

one who is nominated or designated to a position

appointee

a designation to serve, based upon ability and other qualifications

appointment

the container into which votes are put

ballot box

The Democrats fought bitterly at times over _____.

banking policies, slavery issues, and tariff rates

Why did divisions in the Republican party occur?

because conservative Republicans re-elected Taft at the party's 1912 national convention

a unified and organized effort with a goal in mind

campaign

the director of a political agenda whose goal is to place a chosen candidate in office

campaign manager

A person running for political office is called a _____.

canidate

a person who desires a position in a political office

canidate

in a national election, a candidate won the vote in a particular state

carried

the federal power of the country

central government

a person who does not hold an office but who is trying to unseat an incumbent

challenger

A(n) _______ primary is one in which voters get the ballot of their announced party.

closed

the voter declares his party allegiance and votes for the ballot of his own party

closed primary

the group of leaders who make the major decisions in the political party's election strategy

committee

to yield or surrender, to admit or acknowledge

concede

Voters in a district who elect a public servant are known as a(n) _____.

constituency

people of a region who elect a representative, who is then answerable to these people; the region itself

constituency

If a losing candidate feels that fraud has occurred he may call the commission to recount the votes.

contested election

Which types of conventions came into being after 1830?

county and state

delegates nominate most county officers and chose delegates to the state convention

county convention

A person can get his name put on the primary ballot of his party by__________ .

declaration and payment

person wishes to be a candidate for the party, so he makes an announcement of intention

declaration of candidacy

a country with a one-party leader who is in complete control, usually, one who is unfair

dictatorship

an uneasiness due to the lack of stability in the financial market

economic unrest

Election officers are chosen by the:

election board

the vote each state is given to cast for a national candidate for President of the United States

electoral votes

How often is the party platform written?

every four years

a group that may not be in agreement with the general direction of the larger population.

faction

The ______ believed in a loose construction of the Constitution.

federalists

a person who currently holds an office

incumbent

a voter with no party affiliation

independents

One who is responsible for the proper conduct of the election.

inspector

Political parties are ______ to express the wishes of the people.

instruments

losing by a large margin in an election

landslide defeat

interpretation of the Constitution allowing the federal government powers not specifically denied it

loose construction

What are the basic units of each party at each level?

mass meeting and committee

to formally suggest and recommend a candidate for election

nominate

By using the caucus, the people took no part in the ______ process.

nomination

Today the caucus is widely used _____.

on a local level

members of one party move into the primary of the other party to choose candidates

party-raiding

Which of the following are methods for a candidate to be placed on their party's primary ballot?

petition, and caucus

Parts of the party platform in the form of issues that are presented to the people such as civil rights, taxes, and energy are called _____.

planks

the declared policy of a political group

platform

the most votes cast, but not necessarily a majority

plurality

a group of people organized with a governmental agenda in mind

political party

A _______ watcher is a citizen who is paid by the parties to keep a watchful eye on the voters and the officials.

poll

an election region or section of a community

precinct

Each county, district, or city is divided into:

precincts

an early election in which delegates select and nominate candidates for office

primary

a political plan of action

program

The _____ party is an example of a single-issue party.

prohibition

pertaining to political divisions in Canada; regional or territorial

provincial

arrangement or groundwork laid to establish a program

provision

the effort to establish a favorable impression with the populace

public relations

A contested election means that the losing candidate is demanding a _______ .

recount

a public shame or disgrace brought about by illegal or unethical actions

scandal

Which of the following are types of public buildings used for polling places?

schools, libraries, police stations, fire stations

On the ______ ballot only the names of the candidates for the highest office appears on the ballot.

short

a ticket for voting that shows only the names of the candidates for the highest offices

short ballot

The Populist Party of the 1890's was an example of a party formed chiefly to help a _______.

specific group of people

chairman of the national committee and presidential candidate

specific leaders

To vote a __________ ticket requires a knowledge of the qualifications of every candidate.

split

The alternative to voting a straight ticket is to vote a _________ .

split ticket

voting for the best candidates for each office regardless of party

split ticket

delegates nominate candidates for offices and Congress, and delegates to the national convention

state convention

a plan of action

strategy

Third parties play a highly important role in the _____.

strengthening of the two major parties

The Anti-Federalists believed in a ______ interpretation of the Constitution.

strict

A characteristics of short ballot voting is _____.

the candidates voted in at the upper levels probably have more understanding of who would serve the public best.

Why did Democrats hold power for so long in the 30s, 40s, and 50s?

the country entered the Great Depression

A significance outcome of the 2000 elections is _____.

the election results were challenged in court up to five weeks after the election

Two convention delegates may be chosen by:

the people and party leaders

The Anti-Federalist would limit the Federal government strictly to _____.

the powers the constitution delegated to it

The Democratic National Committee sends _____ representatives from the Panama Canal Zone.

two

a device used in elections; its privacy curtain or shield ensures the citizen of secrecy while voting

voting booth

money designated for the purpose of conducting a winning campaign

war chest

A(n) _______ primary is one in which the voter is given one ballot that has the names of the candidates for each office in each party.

wide-open

The Chairman of the Democratic National Committee: _____.

- has skills in fundraising, organizing, and public relations - decides where national funds are spent during campaigns - grants favors and rewards party faithfuls by recommending them for political appointments

What are the ways that a Republican state chairman can become a member of his party's national committee?

- if most members in the Congress from his states are Republican - if his state has a Republican governor - his state cast electoral votes in the last election for the Republican candidate

Which of the following are possible changes to elections that might help with voter fatigue or low-voter turnout?

- putting national elections in November and State and Local elections in March - voting for all national candidates once every four years - making few elected officials responsible for their actions so they can appoint others

Functions of political parties include which of the following?

- selecting the candidate - designing the platform - conducting the campaign - financing the campaign

Which of the following are sources of funding for political campaigns?

- the party - the average taxpayer - the candidate themselves

The short ballot movement would institute which of the following voting measures?

- those running for mayor would be the only candidates on municipal election ballots - state and local election ballots would be similar to that of the current national election ballot

Throughout the 20th century, Republicans have done which of the following?

- won majorities in both the House, Senate, and presidency during the middle of the century - elected Dwight D Eisenhower- twice - lost to Jimmy Carter and won with incumbent George H. Bush

The Democrats won all the elections from 1828-1860 EXCEPT in _____ and ______.

1840 and 1848

Which of the following are major political parties in Canada?

Alliance and Liberal

one of the first two American political parties; it wanted a weak central government

Anti-Federalist Party

This form of voting was introduced in the United States in 1888:

Austrailian or secret ballot

A secret ballot, originated in Australia.

Australian ballot

The only Democrats to serve as President from 1860 to 1916 were _____.

Cleveland and Wilson

What are the major political parties in Great Britain?

Conservative and Labour

gathering for the purpose of creating a Constitution which would frame the laws for running the U.S.

Constitutional Convention

What party do the large U.S. cities tend to support?

Democrat

Which U.S. political party controlled the South from 1861 to the early 1960s?

Democratic

What are the official publications for the Republican and Democratic Parties?

Democratic Digest and The Republican

What are the major American political parties?

Democratic and Republican

a period from 1816-1824 where there was only one political party: the Democrat-Republicans

Era of Good Feelings

one of the first two American political parties; it wanted a strong central government

Federalist Party

The ________ believed that the Federal government should possess all powers not specifically denied to it.

Federalists

______ was praised for his efforts in the Gulf War, but was criticized for his poor efforts in strengthening the nation's economy.

George H Bush

Which of the following best describes Republican dominance from the time of Abraham Lincoln?

Its policies appealed to a wide variety of constituents, including farmers, merchants, and industrialists.

Which of the following are Democratic presidents?

Kennedy, Carter, Jackson

The "_________ way" is a logically consistent approach to politics based on the moral principle of "self-ownership."

Libertarian

The first place in the United States where the Australian ballot was used was:

Louisiana, Kentucky

The _____ stands for prevention-oriented government, conflict-free politics, and proven solutions designed to bring national life into harmony with natural law.

Natural Law Party

The party formed by Texas billionaire Ross Perot 1990s was a member of the _____ Party.

Reform

Which are examples of left-wing protest groups?

Socialist Labor Party Communist Party USA Democratic Socialists of America Socialist Workers' Party

Which of the following are Republican presidents?

Theodore Roosevelt Ulysses S. Grant Dwight D. Eisenhower Ronald Reagan William Howard Taft

a party formed mainly to fight the Democratic Party and Andrew Jackson; formed in the 1830's

Whig Party

Process for those who cannot be present at their polling place because of health or obligation.

absentee voting

When a person votes in an election using a ballot obtained from his county election officer either in person beforehand or by mail it is called:

absentee voting

executive branch of the American government, e.g., the Clinton administration

administration

to accept and agree upon

adopt

During the early 1800s, candidates for the positions of president and vice president were chosen by _____.

caucus

a gathering of party leaders to talk over possible candidates

caucus

an issue that may not be agreed upon by many different sides, and causes many debates

controversial

the members vote, by secret ballot, to choose their candidate for the general election

direct primary

The parties have to depend largely on _________ for their campaign funding.

donations

Selected by district election board, a group that sees to the fairness and efficiency of an election.

election board

The president and vice president are elected once every _______ years.

four

Which of the following are negative characteristics of political conventions?

fraud, bribery, corruption

The Republican party originated _____.

from a firm political stance against slavery

this follows the primary election; voters determine which of the nominated candidates shall hold office

general election

Characteristics of election officers include:

inspectors and judges who make certain ballot boxes are not illegally stuffed

America's voting system could be considered ineffective because _____.

it is nearly impossible to ensure the majority of voters have enough information on all of the candidates and issues to make informed decisions at the ballot box

on a smaller, non-widespread scale

local level

A duty of the "_______" is to take a firm stand on the program of the administration and publicize its views.

local opposition

having the larger number in a house of Congress, assuring strong voting power

majority

The primary responsibility of the precinct captain is to _____.

make sure that all members of their party are registered to vote

the convention that mobilizes the national agenda and announces the candidates for the national election

mass meeting

Limiting the frequency of elections could have the following result _____.

more people might turn to the polls

What committee sends political leaders to certain states to campaign for their party's candidate?

national committee

on a country-wide scale

national level

In absentee voting, a person marks the ballot and then swears before a _______ that he is a registered and qualified voter. He then sends his ballot to the county _______ .

notary public, clerk

Titles of offices appear across the ballot; the candidates of parties for each office are below the titles.

office-bloc arrangement

A(n) primary is one in which voters may vote of for the candidates of the party they desire.

open

Which of the following are types of primaries that lend itself to "party raiding"?

open and wide-open

qualified voters vote for the candidates without revealing their party membership

open primary

Older form of voting where voters would call out the name of the candidate.

oral voting

In the early days of our democracy, voting was done:

orally

a type of person who will staunchly campaign or vote for only one political party

partisan

Many times, a political party is accused of _______ if it appears it puts its party's agenda ahead of the good of the people.

partisan politics

Names of the parties appear at tops of the columns; titles of various offices are shown at sides.

party column method

In most states, committee members chosen by _____.

party primaries

appointing individuals to political offices

patronage

an issue upon which the campaign may build such as civil rights, taxes, energy, or education

plank

A citizen who is paid by the parties to keep a watchful eye on the voters and the officials.

poll watcher

designated authorities who see to the fairness of the election at each voting precinct

polling officials

Specific voting area; each voter is assigned a particular place within the district where he lives.

polling place

During the first three presidential elections the president and the vice president were elected by _____.

popular vote

the submitting of a proposed public measure for voting by the general public.

referendum

democracies where the people elect representatives to act as their agents in making laws

representative democracies

Political parties organize people together to select candidates who most nearly ______ their goals and political desires.

represents

Ballot that is kept private and distributed only at the polling places and only by the election officials.

secret ballot

financial panic where the market lost so much power that many people lost their fortunes in days

stock market crash of 1929

The long ballot encouraged ___________voting.

straight ticket

a person votes for all candidates of that party for all offices

straight ticket

interpretation of the Constitution limiting the Federal government to the powers in the document

strict contruction

Voters will more likely turn out to vote if _____.

they are well-informed about the candidates and the issues on the ballot

The Democratic split was so severe during the 1860 elections that _____.

they ran two candidates for presidency

There are generally between _____ to _____ election officers at each polling place.

three, five

One way to cut down on the number of elections is to not have an election when all the persons running are ________, which happens frequently.

unopposed

An argument to separate national elections from local elections is _____.

unqualified candidates can be elected to local office simply because they are the same party as a popular presidential candidate

a mechanism used in elections; with a system of buttons and levers, the voter has no need of writing utensils

voting machine