Government unit 4 Question and answer

Which are examples of left-wing protest groups? Select all that apply.

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

William Taft and Theodore Roosevelt both began as Republicans. Why did Roosevelt leave the Republican party?

Taft defeated Roosevelt in Republican primaries after Roosevelt had already served two terms as a Republican President.

Which statements best describe third-party politics since 1860?

The Bull Moose party was formed by a former Republican President and Jane Adams. The House of Representatives has no separate place for a third party candidate to sit. A third party inevitably split the vote of the leading party.

Mark the statements that are true.

The Democrats blamed the Republicans for the Stock Market crash of 1929. The Democrats won the Presidency in the 90's but lost control of the Congress. The "Era of Good feelings" was a period from 1816-1824 where there was only one political party: the Democrat-Republicans.

Before the Constitution was even written, two parties emerged vying for a direction for America. Name them and their characteristics.

The Federalists wanted a strong centralized government, and the Anti-Federalist wanted to restrict the Federal government and give states more freedoms and legal control.

The Republican National Committee publishes a monthly digest of information for Republicans called ______________

The Republican

What are the official publications for the Republican and Democratic Parties? Select all that apply.

The Republican Democrat Digest

Two reasons why voting in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea, is not representative of a democratic process:

The ballots offer only offer one choice for each position. The voting process serves as a census to account for its citizens.

Select the two statements that are true.

The federal power of the country is known as the central government. Ronald Reagan was praised for making the economy strong during the 80s.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Anti-Federalists?

They did not want a federal government that was toothless and would allow states too much power.

The headquarters for both major parties are located in _______

Washington D.C.

Which of the following are Republican presidents? Select all that apply.

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

he 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 goal

When a person votes in an election using a ballot obtained from his county election officer either in person beforehand or by mail it is called:

absentee voting

Alexander Hamilton was among the most important of the Founding Fathers. Which of the following is he responsible for? Select all that apply

as Secretary of the Treasury, starting a central federal bank and printing the first federal currency for the United States establishing our free-market economy that significantly encouraged manufacturing and trade master-minding and writing the majority of Federalist Papers, arguing for a strong Federal government set out in the Constitution serving as aide-de camp for General Washington during the Revolutionary war and henceforth maintained and promoted our country's honor

Some local abuses of political power include _______. Select all that apply.

bailing out prisoners in exchange for voting a certain way in the polls voting on behalf of dead people functioning as political bosses who do favors or punish voters unless they vote a certain way giving out charity in exchange for votes

The Democrats fought almost bitterly at times over _____.

banking policies slavery issues tariff rates

The Democrats fought bitterly at times over _____.

banking policies slavery issues tariff rates

Why did divisions in the Republican party occur?

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

What are duties of the national chairman?

campaign manager and fund-raiser campaign fund spending and fund management public relationships assisting the President in awarding loyal party workers (all of the above)

What is NOT the function of political parties?

conducting a census

Which of the following are methods for getting your name on the primary ballot of a party? Select all that apply.

declaration of candidacy declaration of candidacy plus paying a fee petition

The parties have to depend largely on ______ for their campaign funding.

donations

The parties have to depend largely on _____________ for their campaign funding.

donations

Election officers are chosen by the:

election board

How often is the party platform written?

every four years

What is the advantage for the use of voting machines?

fraud is nearly impossible assure absolute secrecy do away with the need for numerous officials to count ballots (all of the above)

The Republican party originated _____.

from a firm political stance against slavery

The Prohibition Party is an example of a party that _______

has only one goal

The Chairman of the Democratic National Committee: _____. Select all that apply.

has skills in fundraising, organizing, and public relations decides where national funds are spent during campaigns grants favors and rewards party faithfuls by recommending them for political appointments

What are the ways that a Republican state chairman can become a member of his party's national committee? Select all that apply.

if most members in the Congress from his states are Republican if his state has a Republican governor his state cast electoral votes in the last election for the Republican candidate

Characteristics of election officers include:

inspectors and judges who make certain ballot boxes are not illegally stuffed

A duty of the "___________" is to take a firm stand on the program of the administration and publicize its views.

loyal opposition

The primary responsibility of the precinct captain is to _____.

make sure that all members of their party are registered to vote

What are the basic units of each party at each level? Select all that apply.

mass meeting committee

The Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman will go to someone who comes from a state that satisfies which of the following? Select all that apply.

must be from a state whose electoral votes went to the Republican candidate in the preceding Presidential election must come from a state where a majority of its Congressional members are Republicans comes from a state that has a Republican governor

Three distinctive features of the Australian ballot are:

names of all candidates appear on a single ballot it is prepared by the state or county at public expense it is distributed at polling places by election officials

What committee sends political leaders to certain states to campaign for their party's candidate?

national committee

Which committee sends political leaders to certain states to campaign for their party's candidate?

national committee

Functions of state committees include which of the following? Select all that apply.

organizing and managing campaigns for state offices assisting in local campaigns organizing state conventions raising money

In most states, committee members chosen by _____.

party primaries

Parts of the party platform in the form of issues that are presented to the people such as civil rights, taxes, and energy are called _____.

planks

Each county, district, or city is divided into:

precincts

Designing a party platform involves _______. Select all that apply.

presenting a plank on taxes, welfare reform, and veterans issues and deciding how to vote on them presenting this plank to the party and getting people to vote on it

A contested election means that the losing candidate is demanding a _______

recount

Which of the following are types of public buildings used for polling places? Select all that apply.

schools libraries police stations fire stations

Functions of political parties include which of the following? Select all that apply.

selecting the candidate designing the platform conducting the campaign financing the campaign

Most states do what they can to encourage a higher voter turnout, including:

sending out ballots to those who may be absent, disabled or unable to get to the polls for whatever reason allowing people to vote in front of a notary public encouraging as many voters as possible to mail in their ballots

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

specific group of people

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

specific group of people

The introduction of a third party in politics can _____.

split the vote of the leading party

The Anti-Federalists believed in a ___________ interpretation of the Constitution.

strict

Why did Democrats hold power for so long in the 30s, 40s, and 50s?

the country entered the Great Depression

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 sources of funding for political campaigns? Select all that apply.

the party the average taxpayer the candidates themselves

The Anti-Federalist would limit the Federal government strictly to _____.

the powers the constitution delegated to it

The late nineteenth-early twentieth century saw _____.

the rise and dominance of the Republican party

The Democratic split was so severe during the 1860 elections that _____.

they ran two candidates for the presidency

There are generally between ________ to _________ election officers at each polling place.

three five

The Democratic National Committee sends ______ representatives from the Panama Canal Zone.

two

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 elected Dwight D Eisenhower- twice lost to Jimmy Carter and won with incumbent George H. Bush

1.a group that may not be in agreement with the general direction of the larger population 2.gave the President power to deport any alien he deemed dangerous 3.limit the Federal government strictly to the powers which the Constitution specifically delegated to it 4.allowing the federal government powers not denied it within the Constitution 5.the federal power of the country 6.one of the first two American political parties; they wanted a weak central government

1.faction 2.Alien and Sedition Act 3.strict construction 4loose construction 5.central government 6.Anti-Federalist party

The Democrats won all the elections from 1828-1860 except in __________

1840 and 1848

How much was spent by candidate Phil Gramm on his presidential bid?

9.6 million dollars

The left-wing protest party that was formed in 1919 was the _____.

American Communist Party

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

American Communist Party

This form of voting was introduced in the United States in 1888:

Australian or secret ballot

The only Democrats to serve as President from 1860 to 1916 were _____. Select all that apply.

Cleveland Wilson

The ________ Party is the oldest political party in the United States.

Democratic

What are the major American political parties? Select all that apply.

Democrats Republicans

The _______ believed in a loose construction of the Constitution.

Federalists

The _________ believed that the Federal government should possess all powers not specifically denied to it.

Federalists

The __________ believed that the Federal government should possess all powers not specifically denied to it.

Federalists

Who was praised for his efforts in the Persian Gulf War, but was criticized for his poor efforts in strengthening the nation's economy?

George H. Bush

______ was praised for his efforts in the Gulf War, but was criticized for his poor efforts in strengthening the nation's economy.

George H. Bush

Which of the following are notable aspects of Abraham Lincoln? Select all that apply.

He lost every election until the Presidency. He was the first Republican Presidential nominee ever elected. He led the U.S. through the Civil War, embracing anti-slavery and resulting in a stronger federal government.

Which of the following describes the early Republican party?

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

Select the true statements about the Democratic Party. Select all that apply.

It is the oldest political party in the United States. The Democrats won the Presidency in the 90's but lost control of the Congress.

Which of the following best describes Republican dominance from the time of Abraham Lincoln?

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

Which of the following are Democratic presidents? Select all that apply.

Johnson Wilson Kennedy

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

Libertarian

Which of the following are Republican presidents? Select all that apply.

Lincoln Bush Eisenhower

The first place in the United States where the Australian ballot was used was:

Louisville, Kentucky

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

In the early days of our democracy, voting was done:

Orally

Why would a single-issue, anti-slavery platform be a catalyst to ushering in a new political party?

People in the north were less motivated by profits from slave labor and more interested in freedoms for all people.

A _________ watcher is a citizen who is paid by the parties to keep a watchful eye on the voters and the officials.

Poll

Debt-ridden farmers founded which parties in the late 1800s? Select all that apply.

Populist Greenback

Which of the following are third parties that formed in the U.S.? Select all that apply.

Populist Prohibition Libertarian

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

Which parties began by splitting away from the two major political parties? Select all that apply.

Roosevelt Progressives Liberal Republicans Dixiecrats