POSI exam 3

Whereas Jefferson's party had operated largely at the leadership level, Jackson sought a(n):

grassroots party

Organizations that nominate and seek to elect candidates to government office are known as

political party

Which of the following accurately ranks the amount of media coverage of candidates from highest to lowest?

presidential candidates, Senate candidates, House candidates

Third parties formed to promote a stance on a particular issue are known as

single-issue parties

The strongest ideological party in U.S. history was the

Populist Party

When a realignment in the electorate occurs, which of the following happens?

The parties reorganize themselves.

Political parties began to emerge in the United States

in spite of many of the founding fathers' mistrust of them

Local party organizations generally play an active role

only during campaign periods

A permanent shift in party allegiances or electoral support is known as a party

realignment

In politics, what do linkage institutions do?

They connect citizens with government.

The interest-group system in the United States overrepresents

business interests

Although party organizations still manage many tasks related to elections, the lead role in elections now lies with the Blank

candidate

How many major political parties are there in the United States today?

two

How did many of the founders of the United States view political parties?

They viewed political parties with suspicion.