Political Science, Chapter 9 mindtap

Which of the following actions have been taken by the San Diego Republican Party in an attempt to reach out to minorities, according to the video? Check all that apply.

-Advocating for immigration reform -Recruiting candidates from minority communities

Which year resulted in the election of a president from one party and a vice president from another?

1796

In which of the following years was there a relevant third-party or independent campaign for president? Check all that apply.

1992 1968 1980

Which of the following are identified as core constituencies of the Democratic Party? Check all that apply.

Working women Youth Minorities

Which of the following might be considered typical disadvantages faced by a third-party candidate? Check all that apply.

-Majority rule -Incumbent advantage -Name location on the ballot -Name recognition of the party

Elected officials owe loyalty to different groups. Trying to please one group may offend another. The above cartoon depicts a situation in which an elected official is criticized by a fellow _____________ or working across the aisle in order to gain benefits for his state and its constituents. The cartoon does this by showing a defensive Governor_____________ garbed in clothing supporting Democrat Barack Obama, whom he had recently____________ for his handling of a natural disaster affecting the governor's state of New Jersey. The choice of attire seems to annoy Republican presidential candidate____________ who had been relying on the governor for support, especially as the election drew near

-Party member -Chris Christie -Praised -Mitt Romney

Certain demographic groups are more likely to support certain public policies. For example, _________ are more likely to support Social Security and Medicare, while minorities are more likely to support laws against discrimination__________As a consequence, demographic groups are often unified in support for the political party aligned with their cause.

-seniors -laws against discrimination

How many third-party presidential candidates are listed on the 2000 Palm Beach County ballot

8

Where on the 2000 Palm Beach ballot are the candidates from the major parties listed?

As is typical, the candidates from the major parties are listed toward the top of the ballot on the left-hand side

Why does the author point to Hispanics, senior citizens, and the white working class as key constituents?

Expanded turnout among seniors, an increasingly Republican-aligned white working class, and a Hispanic community who recently elected Republican officials statewide all indicate potential gains for the Republican Party in the face of demographic trends that support Democrats.

Which of the following statements about political parties are accurate? Check all that apply.

−Political parties organize elected officials who share common policy objectives. −Party labels help voters decide between candidates. -Since 1860, two major political parties, the Democrats and Republicans, have dominated American politics.

Which of the following activities are associated with political parties in the United States? Check all that apply.

−Provide an identification for voters to evaluate officials −Nominate candidates, work on campaigns, and mobilize voters -Influence public policies