Gov Chapter 17

A coalition government generally forms when A.one party dominates the elected offices. B.one party fails to get enough support to control the government. C.one party disputes the results of the election. D.one party controls the presidency while another controls one of both houses of the legislature.

B

Because of polarization among Americans, the parties are more likely to nominate candidates who are A.centrist. B.ideological. C.moderate. D.independent.

B

Compared to the country as a whole, Democrats are somewhat over-represented in the A.South. B.Northeast. C.mountain West. D.Midwest.

B

In what way do parties contribute to political stability in the country? A.They dispense patronage after elections. B.They promote the peaceful transfer of power after elections. C.They influence members to vote along party lines. D.They educate the public on the issues.

B

People who join a political party are obligated to A.give money. B.vote. C.volunteer during campaigns. D.attend party meetings.

B

The 2012 Democratic Party platform supported A.privatizing Medicare. B.increasing the federal minimum wage. C.decreasing income tax rates for the wealthiest Americans. D.increasing resource extraction on public lands.

B

What is one criticism of presidential primaries? A.Primaries don't run long enough for candidates to make a good showing. B.Relatively few people vote in primaries or attend caucuses. C.Caucus states have more voting power at the convention than do primary states. D.Candidates who win early primaries often must drop out later for lack of money.

B

What is one impact of third parties in the United States? A.A third-party candidate sometimes wins the presidency. B.Major parties sometimes adopt third-party issues. C.Third parties tend to persist and influence elections over many cycles. D.Third-party candidates sometimes win a majority of seats in Congress.

B

Which political ideology is generally associated with the Republican Party? A.socialist B.conservative C.libertarian D.liberal

B

4.Which type of party system is usually found in nations with authoritarian governments? A.one-party system B.two-party system C.multi-party system D.coalition system

A

By the end of the Civil War, two major parties had emerged, with the Republicans generally representing the\ A.northern states. B.western states. C.eastern states. D.southern states.

A

Compared to the population at large, the demographic makeup of the Republican Party tends to include more A.white males. B.minorities. C.women. D.young people.

A

In this type of primary, voters from both parties may participate. A.open primary B.direct primary C.indirect primary D.closed primary

A

What were the two original political parties in the United States? A.Federalists and Democratic-Republicans B.Federalist-Republicans and Democrats C.Whigs and Federalists D.Whig-Republicans and Federalists

A

Which method of nominating candidates involves an election? A.direct primary method B.caucus method C.petition method D.canvass method

A

Which party holds a philosophy known as American exceptionalism? A.Republican Party B.Green Party C.Democratic Party D.Libertarian Party

A

At a party's national convention, who selects the ticket? A.the leadership committee B.the nominating committee C.the delegates D.the platform committee

C

In a proportional system, the candidate who wins a state's presidential primary gets A.all the state's convention delegates. B.delegates based on the state's population. C.delegates based on the number of popular votes he or she received. D.delegates based on the percentage of state party members who cast ballots.

C

The party that is out of power assumes the role of watchdog over the government by A.trying to block all proposals of the party in power. B.passing laws that counter those of the party in power. C.criticizing proposals of the party in power and offering alternative solutions. D.conducting surveillance of members of the party in power.

C

Third-party candidates have difficulty winning elections in the United states because nearly all elected officials are selected by A.at-large districts. B.caucuses. C.single-member districts. D.proportional representation.

C

Which minor party advocates alternative energy and universal healthcare? A.Libertarian Party B.Tea Party C.Green Party D.Constitution Party

C

Which of the following characterizes the relationship between levels of a party's organization? A.The national organization manages the state and local organizations. B.The national organization manages the state organization, and the state manages the local organization. C.The national, state, and local organizations operate independently. D.The state and local parties are made up of representatives from the national organization.

C

Which political ideology is generally associated with the Democratic Party? A.conservative B.socialist C.liberal D.libertarian

C

A candidate who wins a plurality of the vote has received A.at least 50 percent plus one vote. B.fewer votes than the winner. C.a super-majority of votes. D.more votes than any other candidate.

D

As a result of Tea Party activism, the ideology of the Republican Party A.moved to the left. B.held more strongly to its traditional position. C.moved to the center. D.moved to the right.

D

In choosing a running mate, presidential candidates often look for someone who A.agrees with them on almost all issues. B.appeals to the same voter segments. C.is from their home region. D.is demographically different from them.

D

What is a plank in a party's platform? A.a controversial position that divides the party B.an overall mission statement of the party C.a principle that guides the choice of candidates D.a statement of position on one issue

D

What is one function of political parties? A.to lobby public officials to support the party's policies B.to critique the actions of public officials from their own party C.to reduce debate on controversial issues D.to get candidates elected to public office

D

What party system is most common in the world today? A.minor-party system B.one-party system C. two-party system D.multi-party system

D

Which of these policies would Republicans most likely support? A.affirmative action B.a tax increase C.gay marriage D.reduced government regulation

D