Federal Government Quiz 9

Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860 with ___________ percent of the popular vote

40

Political parties serve to

All these answers are correct

In 1912, a candidate for which minor party managed to earn more votes than one of his major party opponents?

Bull moose

The Democratic Party's long-time regional stronghold, "the solid south", stemmed from a realignment during which historical period?

Civil War era

Which supporter of federalism warned people about the dangers of political parties?

George Washington

Political parties in the United States originated partly as a political feud between

Hamilton and Jefferson

What was especially unique about the "Era of Good Feeling"?

President Monroe ran unopposed in 1820

The issue of slavery gave birth to the __________ party as a major political party.

Republican

In 1992, __________ won 19 percent of the popular vote in the presidential election.

Ross Perot

__________ does not have a competitive multiparty system.

The United States

Which of the following was not a third-party challenger?

Whig Party

In twentieth-century American history, the most important minor parties were __________ parties

factional

In Citizens United v. Feral Election commission (2010), the Supreme Court

found corporations and unions could not be banned from spending money on campaigns.

Which level of party organization is most responsible for helping the party's nominee win the presidency?

national

If a minor party gains a large following, it is almost certain that

one or both major parties will absorb its issue, and the minor party will lose support.

In which type of electoral system do voters select the party of their choice rather than an individual candidate?

proportional representation

The first American political parties emerged from the conflict between

small farmers and states' rights advocates, and those favoring commercial and wealthy interests.

Which of the following represents the greatest blow to the organizational strength of U.S. parties?

the direct primary

The major reason for the persistence of the American two-party system is

the existence of single-member election districts

Democrats and Republicans have endured as the two major U.S. parties primarily due to

their ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Which of the following does not represent a major contributing factor in party realignment?

third parties

Proportional representation systems encourage the formation of smaller parties by enabling parties to

win legislative seats even though they do not receive a majority of votes in elections.