POSI exam 3
Whereas Jefferson's party had operated largely at the leadership level, Jackson sought a(n):
grassroots party
Organizations that nominate and seek to elect candidates to government office are known as
political party
Which of the following accurately ranks the amount of media coverage of candidates from highest to lowest?
presidential candidates, Senate candidates, House candidates
Third parties formed to promote a stance on a particular issue are known as
single-issue parties
The strongest ideological party in U.S. history was the
Populist Party
When a realignment in the electorate occurs, which of the following happens?
The parties reorganize themselves.
Political parties began to emerge in the United States
in spite of many of the founding fathers' mistrust of them
Local party organizations generally play an active role
only during campaign periods
A permanent shift in party allegiances or electoral support is known as a party
realignment
In politics, what do linkage institutions do?
They connect citizens with government.
The interest-group system in the United States overrepresents
business interests
Although party organizations still manage many tasks related to elections, the lead role in elections now lies with the Blank
candidate
How many major political parties are there in the United States today?
two
How did many of the founders of the United States view political parties?
They viewed political parties with suspicion.