U.S. Government & Politics Exam #17

What were the two original political parties in the United States?

Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

Which minor party advocates alternative energy and universal healthcare?

Green Party

What is one impact of third parties in the United States?

Major parties sometimes adopt third-party issues.

Compared to the country as a whole, Democrats are somewhat over-represented in the

Northeast.

What is one criticism of presidential primaries?

Relatively few people vote in primaries or attend caucuses.

Which party holds a philosophy known as American exceptionalism?

Republican Party

Which of the following characterizes the relationship between levels of a party's organization?

The national, state, and local organizations operate independently.

In what way do parties contribute to political stability in the country?

They promote the peaceful transfer of power after elections.

What is a plank in a party's platform?

a statement of position on one issue

Which political ideology is generally associated with the Republican Party?

conservative

The party that is out of power assumes the role of watchdog over the government by

criticizing proposals of the party in power and offering alternative solutions.

In a proportional system, the candidate who wins a state's presidential primary gets

delegates based on the number of popular votes he or she received.

Which method of nominating candidates involves an election?

direct primary method

Because of polarization among Americans, the parties are more likely to nominate candidates who are

ideological.

The 2012 Democratic Party platform supported

increasing the federal minimum wage.

In choosing a running mate, presidential candidates often look for someone who

is demographically different from them.

Which political ideology is generally associated with the Democratic Party?

liberal

A candidate who wins a plurality of the vote has received

more votes than any other candidate.

As a result of Tea Party activism, the ideology of the Republican Party

moved to the right.

What party system is most common in the world today?

multi-party system

By the end of the Civil War, two major parties had emerged, with the Republicans generally representing the

northern states.

A coalition government generally forms when

one party fails to get enough support to control the government.

Which type of party system is usually found in nations with authoritarian governments?

one-party system

In this type of primary, voters from both parties may participate.

open primary

Which of these policies would Republicans most likely support?

reduced government regulation

Third-party candidates have difficulty winning elections in the United states because nearly all elected officials are selected by

single-member districts.

At a party's national convention, who selects the ticket?

the delegates

What is one function of political parties?

to get candidates elected to public office

People who join a political party are obligated to

vote.

Compared to the population at large, the demographic makeup of the Republican Party tends to include more

white males.