Republican and Third Parties

Throughout the 20th century, Republicans have done which of the following? Select all that apply. - won majorities in both the House, Senate, and presidency during the middle of the century - had their strongest showing with Ronald Reagan who won all but one state - mostly lost to Democrats in landslide defeats - elected Dwight D Eisenhower- twice - lost to Jimmy Carter and won with incumbent George H. Bush

- 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

Which parties began by splitting away from the two major political parties? Select all that apply. Roosevelt Progressives Liberal Republicans Democratic Socialists of America Constitution Dixiecrats

Roosevelt Progressives Liberal Republicans Dixiecrats

Which are examples of left-wing protest groups? Select all that apply. Populist Party Socialist Labor Party American Independent Party Libertarian party Communist Party U.S.A. Progressive Party Democratic Socialists of America Socialist Workers' Party

Socialist Labor Party Communist Party U.S.A. Democratic Socialists of America Socialist Workers' Party

Why did divisions in the Republican party occur?

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

The Republican party originated _____.

from a firm political stance against slavery

Which of the following describes the early Republican party? - Farmers and merchants could both identify with the party. - There were financial scandals resulting in impeachment of Ulysses S. Grant. - In 1856, John C. Freemont won eleven northern states on an anti-slavery platform. - They party elected Theodore Roosevelt for consecutive terms.

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

Which of the following best describes Republican dominance from the time of Abraham Lincoln? - The American public didn't want slavery. - Jane Addams helped Theodore Roosevelt split the Democratic vote in 1912. - Its policies appealed to a wide variety of constituents, including farmers, merchants, and industrialists. - There was general economic security during Republican presidencies.

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

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

Libertarian

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 is an example of a single-issue party.

prohibition

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

reform

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

specific group of people

A significance outcome of the 2000 elections is _____.

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

Which of the following are Republican presidents? Select all that apply. William Howard Taft John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Theodore Roosevelt Ulysses S. Grant Dwight D. Eisenhower Ronald Reagan

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

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 that has only one role

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

American Communist Party

Debt-ridden farmers founded which parties in the late 1800s? Select all that apply. Gold Democrats Populist Greenback Progressive

Populist Greenback