Gopo ch 5

How did the Democratic Party gain power in the 1930s? a. by providing economic help during the Great Depression b. by promising voting rights for all white males c. by gaining the support of the Progressive party d. by gaining the support of the Anti-federalist party

a. by providing economic help during the Great Depression

At the state and local levels, party structure is largely determined by a. federal law b. state law c. customs adopted by the party over time

b. state law

the major political parties in the US a. have a chain of command from the national through the state to the local level b. are highly organized, close-knit, well-disciplined groups c. are, like many aspects of the American government, highly decentralized in terms of their organization

c. are, like many aspects of the American government, highly decentralized in terms of their organization

Why do Democrats and Republicans take similar stands on many issues? a. bc of the way the two-party system got started b. bc there are so few cultures in the US c. bc the American people share many ideals and beliefs d. bc of the lack of minor parties in American politics

c. bc the American people share many ideals and beliefs

When minor parties are successful at gaining support for their proposals, what is most likely to happen? a. they become major parties b. they are able to elect their candidates to national offices c. their platforms are adopted by one of the major parties

c. their platforms are adopted by one of the major parties

What is true about the major political parties? a. they have a strong central structure b. they both have a national director c. they aren't well organized d. they seldom disagree on issues and candidates

c. they aren't well organized

What is one advantage minor parties have over the major parties? a. they are better able to please more moderate voters. b. they have a better chance of winning elections. c. they can take clear-cut stands on controversial issues. d. they can usually raise much more money for their campaigns.

c. they can take clear-cut stands on controversial issues.

What is one advantage minor parties have over the major parties? A. They are able to please more moderate voters. B. they have a better chance of winning elections C. They can take clear-cut stands on controversial issues D. They are usually able to raise considerably more money.

C. They can take clear-cut stands on controversial issues

What is the main purpose of a major purpose of a major party's national convention? A. To select the party's candidates for congress B. to determine policy stands for all party candidates C. To select the party's presidential and vice-presidential candidates D. To draw attention away from the opposing party's activities

C. To select the party's presidential and vice-presidential candidates

Since 1968, American government can best be described as an era of a. divided government. b. democrats. c. republicans. d. third parties.

a. divided government.

most splinter parties a. form around a strong personality and tend to fade when that leader steps aside b. are unwilling to take clear-cut stands on controversial issues

a. form around a strong personality and tend to fade when that leader steps aside

Most splinter parties a. form around a strong personality and tend to fade when that leader steps aside. b. disappear.... c. seldom win many votes, though they tend to be long-lived. d. are unwilling to take clear-cut stands on controversial issues.

a. form around a strong personality and tend to fade when that leader steps aside.

Which party system exists in a nation ruled by a dictatorship? a. one-party system b. two-party system c. multiparty system d. modified one-party system

a. one-party system

Between presidential elections, the national committee of each party a. raises money and recruits new voters. b. stages annual conventions. c. writes the party's platform. d. works to unseat incumbents from the other party in house and senate races.

a. raises money and recruits new voters.

What is likely to happen when minor parties are successful? a. they become major parties b. they are able to elect their candidates to national offices c. their ideas are adopted by one of the major parties d. they are more willing to compromise

a. they become major parties

What determines party structure at state and local levels? a. federal law b. state law c. the governor of each state d. customs adopted over time

b. state law

Which is a true statement about political parties in the US? a. the two-party system began only in recent times b. the Framers didn't want political parties c. Political parties are described in the Bill of Rights d. Throughout its history, the US has been controlled by one party

b. the Framers didn't want political parties

wHen a person volunteers to help with a presidential campaign, he or she is part of the a. party in the electorate b. party in government c. party organization d. party platform

c. party organization

The democratic party barely survived as a national party after a. Thomas Jefferson was elected in 1800. b. it was challenged by the Whig Party. c. the issue of slavery split the party. d. the great depression devastated the country's economy.

c. the issue of slavery split the party.

The era of republicans began A. At the time of the civil war B. during the Great Depression C. with the election of Thomas Jefferson D. after the resignation of Richard Nixon

A. At the time of the civil war

What is a political party? A. A set if political beliefs established by the constitution B. a large festive gathering of people who enjoy discussing politics C. A group of people with shared ideas who seek to control government

C. A group of people with shared ideas who seek to control government

Which of the following is an example of an ideological party? A. The free soil party B. the greenback party C. The socialist party D. The bull moose party

C. The socialist party

What was william jennings bryan's major contribution to american party politics? a. he helped to push party politics back toward the economic arena and away from the divisions of sectionalism b. he established the republican party as the champion of the "little man"

a. he helped to push party politics back toward the economic arena and away from the divisions of sectionalism

What is a true statement about Ralph Nader's Green Party? a. it began with a single issue but has grown. b. it has become an economic protest party. c. it has become a major party. d. it is now a single-issue party.

a. it began with a single issue but has grown.

What does the national committee of each party do between presidential elections? a. it raises money and recruits new voters b. it stages annual conventions c. it writes the party's platform d. it proposes new legislation to congress

a. it raises money and recruits new voters

What one function most clearly sets parties apart from other groups in the political process? a. nominating candidates b. informing and activating supporters c. governing d. acting as a watchdog

a. nominating candidates

Between presidential elections, the national committee of each party a. raises money and recruits new voters b. stages annual conventions c. writes the party's platform

a. raises money and recruits new voters

Who is the leader of a party's national committee? a. the national chairperson b. the Senate majority leader c. the Senate minority leader

a. the national chairperson

what was the main political goal of the Federalist party? a. to build a stronger National Government b. to make the US into a world power c. to give more power to the states and to common people d. to ensure equality for every person living in the US

a. to build a stronger National Government

The federalists were the first american political party. what was their main political goal? a. to build a stronger central gov b. to make the US into a world power c. to give more power to the states and to common people d. to create strong, independent states

a. to build a stronger central gov

In general, when has control of the government switched from one party to another? a. whenever a new party became popular b. during an economic or political crisis c. when a President has died in office d. when new ideas split the party in power

b. during an economic or political crisis

Which of the following is most likely to be a unifying factor for a political party? a. the nominating process b. having a member of the party in the White House c. State central committees

b. having a member of the party in the White House

wHich of the following is most likely to bring together a political party? a. the nominating process b. having a member of the party in the White house c. state central committees d. local party organizations

b. having a member of the party in the White house

Many Americans are familiar with a form of the one-party system because a. one party has dominated the national political landscape over many decades of US history b. in many states one of the 2 major parties consistently wins most of the elections c. the democratic party has been dominant in the southern states for the past 40 years

b. in many states one of the 2 major parties consistently wins most of the elections

Why are many Americans familiar with a form of the one-party system? a. one party has dominated national politics in recent years b. in many states, one of the two major parties has held power for a long time c. in many states, only one party is allowed to exist d. two major parties are so similar that they can be considered as one party

b. in many states, one of the two major parties has held power for a long time

Minor parties most often demonstrate their influence by a. winning the presidency b. influencing the major parties' platforms c. splitting the major parties d. forcing the major parties to form with them

b. influencing the major parties' platforms

which is true about the multiparty system? a. it tends to make a more stable government than a two-party system. b. it tends to push parties into forming a coalition government. c. it is commonly found in countries run by a dictator. d. it has broad support among voters in the US.

b. it tends to push parties into forming a coalition government.

Why did two-party system emerge in the US even though the Framers of the Constitution were opposed to political parties? a. loyalists and patriots became two parties after the revolutionary war b. the constitution ratification process produced two parties c. george washington preferred two parties over many parties

b. the constitution ratification process produced two parties

The Democratic Party barely survived as a national party after a. thomas jefferson was elected in 1800 b. the issue of slavery split the party c. the great depression devastated the country's economy

b. the issue of slavery split the party

Who is the leader of a party's national committee? a. the president b. the national chairperson c. the senate majority leader d. the senate minority leader

b. the national chairperson

What is the main purpose of a political party? a. to raise campaign funds b. to control government by winning elections c. to ask the government to make changes d. to come up with new ways of organizing government

b. to control government by winning elections

What is the primary purpose of a political party? a. to raise campaign funds b. to control government by winning elections c. to lobby members of government for change d. to satisfy the constitution's requirement for political organization

b. to control government by winning elections

Party leaders pressure a member of their own party to resign bc of ethics violations. this is an example of the a. governing function b. nominating function c. bonding agent function d. watchdog function

c. bonding agent function

Historically, minor American political parties have been most important a. in bringing disaffected Americans into the political process b. as "spoilers" in national elections c. in their roles of critic and innovator

c. in their roles of critic and innovator

One reason the US has a two-party system is that a. it is mandated in the constitution b. americans share few of the same basic ideals, principles, and beliefs c. much of american election law is written to discourage non-major party candidates

c. much of american election law is written to discourage non-major party candidates

Which party has dominated the federal government in recent decades? a. the Republican Party b. the Democratic Party c. neither of the major parties d. a coalition of Democratic and Republicans

c. neither of the major parties

When a person volunteers to help with a presidential campaign, he or she is part of the a. party in the electorate b. party in government c. party organization

c. party organization

One reason the US has a two-party system is that a. the constitution created the two-party system b. Americans share few of the same basic ideals, principles, and beliefs. c. the nation has sharp political divisions based on economic class, social status, and national origin. d. much of American election law is written to discourage non-major party candidates.

d. much of American election law is written to discourage non-major party candidates.

What role does the president play in the organization of his or her party? A. The president and his staff organize the national convention for his/her party B. the presidents leadership generally makes his/her party more organized than the other major party

B. the presidents leadership generally makes his/her party more organized than the other major party

Since 1968, American gov can best be described as an era of a. divided gov b. democrats c. republicans

a. divided gov

What one function most clearly sets parties apart from other groups in the political process? a. nominating candidates b. informing and activating supporters c. governing

a. nominating candidates

Which of the following is most likely to be a unifying factor for a political party? a. the nominating process b. having a member of the party in the White House c. state central committees d. local party organizations

b. having a member of the party in the White House

The Free Soil Party was primarily concerned about the spread of slavery. it is an example of a(n) a. ideological party b. single-issue party c. economic protest party d. splinter party

b. single-issue party

One function of political parties is to ensure the good performance of their candidates and elected officeholders. this function is called this a. watchdog function b. governing function c. bonding agent function d. nominating function

c. bonding agent function

Party leaders ask a member of their own party not to run for office. they don't think he is qualified. how are the party leaders acting in this example? a. in a governing role b. in a nominating role c. in a bonding agent role d. in a watchdog role

c. in a bonding agent role

What role does the president play in the organization of his or her party? a. pres directs the work of the party's headquarters in Washington b. pres and his staff organize the national convention for his or her party c. pres's leadership generally makes his or her party more organized than the other major party d. other national leaders make the Pres's role unimportant

c. pres's leadership generally makes his or her party more organized than the other major party

A new party is formed whose primary concern is the environment. this party would be considered a a. ideological party b. economic protest party c. single-issue party d. splinter party

c. single-issue party

a new party is formed whose primary concern is the environment. this would be considered a a. ideological party b. economic protest party c. single-issue party

c. single-issue party

One function of a political party is to make sure that its candidates are well qualified and of good character. What is this called? a. the watchdog function b. the governing function c. the bonding agent function d. the nominating function

c. the bonding agent function

Wards and precincts are party election units at what level? a. the national level b. the regional level c. the local level d. all levels

c. the local level

What usually happens to economic protest parties? a. they evolve into major parties b. they win just a few elections before losing power c. they fade away after the economic crisis is over d. they choose new issues as old issues become less relevant

c. they fade away after the economic crisis is over

multiparty systems a. tend to be more stable than two-party systems b. are commonly found in countries run by a dictator c. usually produce a broader, more diverse representation of the electorate

c. usually produce a broader, more diverse representation of the electorate

What important change did Andrew Jackson's administration bring? a. expansion of the Republicans b. expansion of the Federalists c. voting rights for white males d. the end of the spoils system

c. voting rights for white males

which is a reason the US has a two-party system? a. bc it is required by the Constitution b. bc the Framers designed a two-party system c. bc the major parties cannot form a coalition d. bc of single-member district elections

d. bc of single-member district elections

Wards and precincts are units of election administration at A. The national level B. the state level C. The local level D. All levels

C. The local level