POLI-SCI Module 3: Chapter 8 Review
State party organizations are usually small and are directed by....... An elected official A volunteer organizer A lawyer on retainer A full-time chairperson
A full-time chairperson
A......... political system is made up of at least 3 political parties. Multiparty Bicameral Unified party Dual-party
Multiparty
Which of the following states have closed/partially closed primaries? Nevada Florida Texas Kansas North Carolina
Nevada Florida North Carolina
Which of the following voting blocs migrated to the Republican Party during the 1980s and 1990s? Southern Whites African Americans Women Northeastern Whites
Southern whites
The in party's chances of staying in power has historically depended primarily on....... The number of bills Congress has passed during a specific term The state of race relations in the country The condition of the economy Whether the US is engaged in war
The condition of the economy
How did many of the founders of the US view political parties? They embraced them as a way of involving more people in politics They viewed political parties with suspicion They had no opinions about political parties They eagerly anticipated the emergence of political parties
They viewed political parties with suspicion
Americas plurality, or winner-take-all, system of electing candidates works to the disadvantage of....... Third parties Democrats The incumbent party Republicans
Third parties
The US government functions as a(n)........ system. Multiparty Two-party One-party
Two-party
Which of the following are functions of political consultants? Contributing money to political campaigns Advising on how to run a successful campaign Producing promotional materials Gathering voter opinons Collecting votes by going door to door
Advising on how to run a successful campaign Producing promotional materials Gathering voter opinons
All party organizations have a responsibility to...... Fund national charities Build support among voters Promote national ideals Support each other
Build support among voters
Although party organizations still manage many tasks related to elections, the lead role in elections now lies with the......... Public Congress Candidate Media
Candidate
Political scientist Darrell West uses the term air wars to describe...... Competition for coverage on local newscasts Primary debates in a presidential campaign Competing political talk shows on cable TV Candidates uses of televised ads
Candidates use of televised ads
State parties are involved with which of the following activities? Election of mayors Election of governors Voter registration Election of US Senators Election of town and city councils
Election of governors Voter registration Election of US senators
T or F: Local party organizations are stronger today than they were in the days of the political machines.
False
Which type of third party is organized around a framework concerning the nature and role of government in society? Single-issue parties Ideologically oriented parties Focus parties Factional parties
Ideologically oriented parties
What percent of voters today cast a split ticket? About 70% About 40% Slightly more than 50% Less than 20%
Less than 20%
Today's political campaigns rely on which of the following to be successful? Media producers National party chairman State party directors Pollsters Campaign strategists
Media producers Pollsters Campaign strategists
Organizations that nominate and seek to elect candidates to government office are known as.... Legislative bodies Political parties Religious organizations Interest groups
Political parties
The strongest reform party in U.S. history was the
Progressive Party
A permanent shift in party allegiances or electoral support is known as party....... Reallegiance Reallignment Dealignment Misalignment
Realignment
Voting for a candidate's past performance rather than future promises is an example of what is called......... voting. Retrospective Prospective Introspective Retroactive
Retrospective
Many voters cast a........, where they only vote for candidates of one party. Partisan ticket Nonpartisan ticket Straight ticket Split ticket
Straight ticket
Which of the following statements is true regarding a single-member district electoral system? The candidate with more votes than any opponent wins the election in the district Any candidate who receive at least 5% of the popular votes in the district automatically qualifies for a runoff Only two candidates may qualify to run in the election
The candidate with more votes than any opponent wins the election in the district
Which of the following statements describe how US campaigns are both party centered and candidate centered? The same parties are represented nationwide Candidates organize their own campaigns New parties are represented at every election Parties dictate the candidates' belief
The same parties are represented nationwide Candidates organize their own campaigns
Which of the following are true of grass-root parties They are illegal organizations They are controlled by the social elite They operate at the local level They are open to all citizens
They operate at the local level They are open to all citizens
Which of the following are distinct disadvantages of the rise of candidate-centered campaigns? They reduce the role of parties in elections They encourage officeholders to be more responsive to local interests They provide opportunities for powerful interest groups to donate money to candidates They make it easier for officeholders to deny responsibility for government actions
They provide opportunities for powerful interest groups to donate money to candidates They make it easier for officeholders to deny responsibility for government actions
How many major political parties are there in the US today? Four One Three Two
Two
Which of the following groups are currently most likely part of the Democratic coalition? Fundamentalist Christians Union members White middle class 18-29 year olds African Americans
Union members 19-29 year olds African Americans
The largest expenditure in presidential campaigns is for which of the following? Research Fundraising Salaries Media
Media
Black Americans are an important part of the Democratic Party's coalition; nearly........ of them regularly vote for Democrats. 35% 75% 90% 50%
90%
Because of the increasing cost of political campaigns....... Candidates campaign for a shorter period of time National political parties have more control over candidates Candidates must constantly work to raise funds Interest groups have less political power
Candidates must constantly work to raise funds
Which of the following are advantages in raising money for campaigns that incumbents often have over their challengers? Access to party resources Use of email and Facebook for fundraising Lists of contributors to past campaigns Policy influence sought by donors
Lists of contributors to past campaigns Policy influence sought by donors
The groups and interests that support a political party are collectively referred to as a party........ Segment Coalition Realignment Platform
Coalition
Which of the following are true about political contributions called hard money? Hard money is money political parties give to candidates Hard money is subject to legal limits Hard money can be spent as the recipient chooses Hard money is money given directly to a candidate Hard money does not include contributions from individuals
Hard money is money political parties give to candidates Hard money is subject to legal limits Hard money can be spent as the recipient chooses Hard money is money given directly to a candidate
What usually happens after a third party is relatively successful in attracting votes during a US national election? The third party will cause one of the two major parties to collapse The third party will receive national recognition as a new major party One or both major parties will try to co-opt the issue or issues that made the third party successful The third party will be given a token block of seats in the House of Representatives
One or both the major parties will try to co-opt the issue or issues that made the third party successful
Local party organizations generally play an active role....... When a relevant issue arises More than they have in the past At all times Only during campaign periods
Only during campaign periods
What three basic elements are usually involved in a party realignment? A shift in voters' partisan support in elections A major foreign policy crisis The admission of a new state or states into the union Unusually powerful and divisive issues An enduring change in the parties' policies and coalitions
A shift in voters' partisan support in elections Unusually powerful and decisive issues An enduring change in the parties' policies and coalitions
Which of the following statements about negative ads and negative campaigning are true? Badly misleading campaign ads are not permitted on television Abraham Lincoln was the target of insulting comments about his appearance Negative campaigning in presidential election was used as long ago as when Thomas Jefferson ran for office The use of negative television campaign ads has decreased since the late 1990s
Abraham Lincoln was the target of insulting comments about his appearance Negative campaigning in presidential election was used as long ago as when Thomas Jefferson ran for office
Third parties formed to promote a stance on a particular issue are known as....... Focus parties Ideologically oriented parties Single-Issue parties Splinter parties
Single-Issue parties
Until the early 20th century, the major party's nominees for president were selected via which method? Picked by a selected group of voters Picked by the party organization Selected by the state legislatures Elected by voters through primaries
Picked by the party organization
What is another name for the plurality system? The runoff system Winner-take-all system Major party system Multiparty system
Winner-take-all system: person with most votes wins
In the era of Jacksonian democracy, the efforts of local party organizations, along with the extension of voting rights to citizens without property, contributed to an almost........... increase in election turnout Fourfold Threefold Tenfold Fivefold
Fourfold
In order to raise enough funds for campaigns, political candidates raise money from all of the following group except....... Political parties Individual contributors Interest groups State governments
State governments
Which is a reason that some scholars think we have moved into a new party alignment? By the late 1960s, the Democratic Party's power unified under the strength of Lyndon B. Johnson's social programs The Republican Party has become stronger in the South and the Democratic Party had become stronger in the Northeast The Democratic Party has gained strength in the South and the Republic party has become stronger in the Midwest New political parties, such as the Green Party and the Libertarian Party, have changed the system
The Republican party has become stronger in the South and the Democratic Party had become stronger in the Northeast
Which of the following statements about televised debates in presidential campaigns is true? They usually decide who will win the election They rarely take place They seldom influence voters' choices in the polls They are legally required of presidential candidates
They seldom influence voters' choices in the polls
What is the purpose of a primary election(direct primary)? To enable voters to elect the candidates of their choice to office To enable voters to select a full list of people they would like to see their political party choose to represent them To enable voters to select representatives who will elect people to office To enable voters to select their respective party's candidates for a general election
To enable voters to select their respective party's candidates for a general election
