The centralizing effects of the U.S. Constitution help promote the formation of interest groups.
The __________ manages the day-to-day work of the party.
Ticket splitting was almost unheard of in the nineteenth century.
Superdelegates do not have to commit in advance to a presidential candidate.
The majority of nations have a two-party system similar to that of the United States.
The Hatch Act allows federal civil service employees to
The U.S. government has always made it easy for third parties to get on the ballot.
The term superdelegate refers to
According to Democratic Senator Barbara Mikulski, the farm clubs for national political activists today are
After a decade of reforms, the Democrats and Republicans have come to represent two ideologically different sets of
Of the following statements, which one best describes voters’ relationship with political parties?
The supporters of Thomas Jefferson called themselves Federalists, and the supporters of Alexander Hamilton referred to themselves as Republicans.
The attachment of voters to political parties is weaker today than it was a century ago.
Over recent decades, research on party identification has found
The ________, a faction of the Republican Party, were opposed to the patronage system and favored nonpartisan elections at the city level.
The U.S. federal system ensures that the nation’s parties are __________ than their European counterparts.
Of the following statements, which is TRUE about party machines?
In 2004, which candidate distinguished himself by raising an extraordinary amount of money via small donations over the Internet?
The Populist Party is an example of a(n)
The Founders—and George Washington in particular—thought of political parties as
Voting strength at the Republican national convention has moved away from the South and toward the North and West.
The national convention of both major parties meets every four years to nominate their presidential candidate.
Which of the following statements regarding the Tammany Hall political machine is NOT true?
The phrase revolving door refers to interest-group contributions to congressional candidates.
The political involvement of the United Auto Workers (UAW) in Detroit is an example of a(n)
If you run for a seat in the House against the incumbent, there is a good chance you will win.
Political participation refers only to actions of elected officials.
What is the main reason people give for not voting?
____________ people vote in a presidential election compared to a congressional election.
By the time the 2012 presidential election was completed, the Obama campaign and the Romney campaign, together with a dozen other contenders for the presidency, had raised and spent approximately
Prospective voting involves looking back.
Modern voters tend to prefer a presidential candidate that has served in this type of office.
What was added to some state laws to ensure that whites who were illiterate or poor could still vote?
A higher percentage of Democrats than Republicans vote in most elections.
The voting-age population contains all those 18 or older whether they are eligible to vote or not.
Initially, the question of who could vote was left up to
Each state is entitled to two U.S. Senators that serve __________ terms.
Democrats still have a very strong hold on the Catholic vote.
In most European nations, voter registration is
One view of voter turnout attributes the decline in turnout after 1896 to the fact that both parties became
To win the presidential nomination as opposed to the general election, candidates generally present themselves as
Most of the money for congressional candidates comes from
The first real test of a candidate vying for the nomination comes in
Who provides services such as web site design, online advertising and fundraising, and voter-targeting?
Which of the following statements best summarizes the value of presidential coattails to congressional candidates of the same party?
527 organizations became popular ways to spend political money after passage of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
Most GOTV campaigns are incredibly successful, and substantially increase voter turnout.
Ads that appeal to a voter’s emotions heavily influence
Although some restrictions had already been overturned, no drastic change in voter registration happened until passage of the Voting Rights Act.
The duty of deciding who can vote has always been up to Congress.
Set 2
The text suggests the most dramatic example of the plurality system in America can be seen in the
Compared with their respective party members, national convention delegates tend to be
Democratic and Republican Party activists differ greatly in their views on public policy.
A public-interest organization can be defined as one whose goals, if achieved, would benefit primarily
Which of the following is true of interest-group activity?
Some issues do not lend themselves to an outsider strategy.
The forerunner of today’s Democratic Party was founded by the followers of
Thousands of organized interests are located on and around __________ Street in Washington, D.C.
By law, PACs can give no more than __________ to any candidate.
Since 1972 there has been a significant disparity between delegate opinion and rank-and-file voter attitudes.
The value of information, the power of the lobbyist, and thus the success of interest groups are greatest when the issue
James Madison believed that the causes of factions were rooted in
Madison’s famous discussion of “factions” can be found in Federalist Paper number
The text discusses the deal that Congress struck with Tufts University, Washington State University, and University of Pennsylvania. This deal is an example of
Organization offering solidary incentives are more likely to organize
One problem with solidary associations is that they often do not work hard.
Most of the major conflicts in American politics are conflicts within the upper-middle classes.
The U.S. electoral system is characterized by proportional representation.
The modern Republican Party began as a third party.
A novelty of the Jacksonian era was that the party system was built
The Founders generally held a favorable view of political parties.
Labor PACs give almost exclusively to Democrats.
When machine parties were at their height, voter turnout was
The two-party system has worked in the United States but not in Europe because
According to the text, medical and legal societies became important in part because of
In general elections, visuals
President Obama’s attempts to expand the role and cost of government resulted in gains for Democratic Party seats in the 2010 mid-term congressional elections.
Which Democratic presidential candidate received 90 percent or more of Democratic votes?
Studies suggest which of the following would be an effective way to increase vote turnout?
A PAC must have at least 150 members.
An analysis of campaign promises made between 1944 and 1964 by the two major parties revealed that ____ percent of the promises were carried out.
It is clear that the mass media have a critical impact on who wins or loses a presidential race.
There seems to have been ___________ realignments in American politics so far.
A “blue state” is one where Democrats usually win.
In a typical presidential election, about _____ percent of voters cannot be counted on to vote either Republican or Democrat.
Evidence of decay in political parties is exhibited by the declining proportion of people identifying with either party and by the
Which of the following affects how people will vote for president?
When economic times are bad, incumbent presidents do well at the polls.
Scholars believe that there have been ten major realignments in American politics.
There is evidence to suggest that Eisenhower’s decision to “go to Korea” was influenced by
In a typical presidential election, the two major parties generally can expect to gather in 80 percent of the vote no matter whom they nominate.
Poor voters, contrary to popular belief, more often support Republican candidates because
Prospective voting is more common among political activists.
The legal voting age in almost all other nations is
Republican victories in the presidential elections from 1980 through 1996 indicate that a party realignment has
The “pocketbook vote” refers to how
In congressional elections, higher campaign spending is especially important for
The increased reliance on the mass media by candidates has resulted in
The Tea Party has no central leadership or policy.
Democratic voters support their presidential candidate less often than Republican voters support their party’s candidate.
Other sets
A novelty of the Jacksonian era was that the party system was built
Between the two major parties in the United States there are
Compared with their respective party members, national convention delegates tend to be
The single most important tactic of the typical lobbyist is
Evidence indicates that PAC contributions do not affect how members of Congress vote because
Democratic and Republican Party activists differ greatly in their views on public policy.
The forerunner of today’s Democratic Party was founded by the followers of
Most of the major conflicts in American politics are conflicts within the upper‐middle classes.
The text discusses the deal that Congress struck with Tufts University, Washington State University, and University of Pennsylvania. This deal is an example of
One reason political parties in the United States today are weaker than in Europe is that in the United States
In the United States, divisive political issues have caused deep cleavages in society but have not upset the two‐party system because
Thousands of organized interests are located on and around __________ Street in Washington, D.C.
Increasingly, American identify themselves as
Direct mail has which one of the following primary disadvantages as a fundraising mechanism?
The modern Republican Party began as a third party.
In recent years interest groups have been more frequently using which of the following strategies, which is also known as grassroots lobbying?
The typical PAC contribution is rather small.
The text suggests the most dramatic example of the plurality system in America can be seen in the
Some issues do not lend themselves to an outsider strategy.
Ralph Nader first rose to prominence as a critic of unsafe
The main factor that weakened the political machines was
Madison’s famous discussion of “factions” can be found in Federalist Paper number
A public‐interest organization can be defined as one whose goals, if achieved, would benefit primarily
Three sources have become important to interest groups in raising money: government grants, direct mail, and
Most money given by PACs to candidates running for Congress goes to incumbents.
The 2008 election was somewhat significant because it featured
Realignment generally has been related to
An analysis of campaign promises made between 1944 and 1964 by the two major parties revealed that ____ percent of the promises were carried out.
When registered nonvoters in the United States were asked why they did not vote, what was the most common explanation?
African Americans vote at a higher rate than whites when comparisons control for income and education.
Which of the following was a major change in regard to American elections?
In general elections, visuals
VEP calculations attempt to
Compared with white participation in the democratic process, African Americans participate
In a typical presidential election, the two major parties generally can expect to gather in 80 percent of the vote no matter whom they nominate.
The 2002 campaign finance reform law set a limit of __________ on the amount any person can contribute to a single candidate in a single election.
In presidential elections, __________ are more loyal to their party’s candidate.
There seems to have been ___________ realignments in American politics so far.
As a campaign tool, televised debates
The “pocketbook vote” refers to how
Candidates supported by the Tea Party consistently won primary and general elections.
Today, the major source of congressional campaign money is
There is clear evidence that recent debates have had an influence on presidential contests.
Young adults have voted at lower rates than older adults in every election since 1972.
In most presidential elections, a majority of the voters decide whom they will vote for
When all is said and done, today, campaigns are largely run by
Today, younger voters are somewhat more likely than older voters to be Democrats.
The 1932 realignment was brought on by
In a typical presidential election, about _____ percent of voters cannot be counted on to vote either Republican or Democrat.
President __________ ordered endless polls, sometimes weekly, to help him decide what positions to adopt.
There is a wealth of evidence that suggests PAC contributions affect how member of Congress vote.
The third parties that have had the greatest influence on public policy were those formed independently of the two major parties.
In interest group politics, holding demonstrations and causing disruptions are
Most states use a caucus to select delegates to the national party conventions.
The Democratic Party in and around Detroit is a classic example of a(n) __________ party organization.
The problem with “soft money” is that, although it is given to the parties, it can easily be used to
Although the electoral system does not prevent the formation of minor parties, it may prevent minor parties from winning elections.
The political parties in the United States are
By law, PACs can give no more than __________ to any candidate.
The type of interest group whose numbers increased most rapidly in the early 1980s was the
The single most important tactic of the typical lobbyist is
Evidence indicates that PAC contributions do not affect how members of Congress vote because
Most of the major conflicts in American politics are conflicts within the upper‐ middle classes.
One problem with the personal‐following campaign is that it might
The size and wealth of an interest group provide a fairly accurate measure of its influence.
One reason political parties in the United States today are weaker than in Europe is that in the United States
The Constitution was intended to structure government in such a way as to limit the power of factions (interest groups).
Two‐party systems are seen commonly throughout the world.
Public‐interest groups tend to be
To win in a plurality system, a candidate must have
Some issues do not lend themselves to an outsider strategy.
The 1946 Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act has had __________ effect on the registration and control of lobbyists.
In the United States, divisive political issues have caused deep cleavages in society but have not upset the two‐party system because
The majority of environmental and consumer protection lobbies arose during the
Thousands of organized interests are located on and around __________ Street in Washington, D.C.
Which Democratic presidential candidate received 90 percent or more of Democratic votes?
African Americans vote at a higher rate than whites when comparisons control for income and education.
If you are voting because no candidate received a majority of the votes in a previous election, then you are voting in a(n) __________ primary.
Single‐issue interest groups seem to have their greatest electoral impact on
An analysis of campaign promises made between 1944 and 1964 by the two major parties revealed that ____ percent of the promises were carried out.
Realignment generally has been related to
In recent years states have tried to increase the importance of their primaries and caucuses by
Public participation in elections is lowest in
Evidence of decay in political parties is exhibited by the declining proportion of people identifying with either party and by the
Some states disenfranchise __________ for life.
Which of the following was a major change in regard to American elections?
The legal voting age in almost all other nations is
The most loyal supporters of the Democrats have been
Single‐issue ideological groups have a greater impact in general elections than in primaries.
Today, younger voters are somewhat more likely than older voters to be Democrats.
Which of the following resulted in a dramatic change in the number of blacks who registered and voted?
Which amendment prohibited the denial of the right to vote on account of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude”?
In most presidential elections, a majority of the voters decide whom they will vote for
If you can decide which party’s ticket you would like to participate in as you enter the voting booth, you are voting in a(n) __________ primary.
The Fifteenth Amendment says that no state can deny any citizen the right to vote on account of gender.
Scholars believe that there have been ten major realignments in American politics.
A primary reason why people participate in politics is
The increased reliance on the mass media by candidates has resulted in
The Democrats usually win the votes of the poor.
The Twenty‐sixth Amendment gave those eighteen years of age and older the right to vote.
The authors suggest that the Progressives “failed” to solve the problem of
The problem with “soft money” is that, although it is given to the parties, it can easily be used to
The Founding Fathers generally had a very positive view of political parties.
In almost all states, candidates are selected by
Compared with their respective party members, national convention delegates tend to be
Which of the following are often factionalized, valuing principles above all else?
The United States has a two‐party system rather than the multiparty system common elsewhere. One reason numerous parties have been discouraged is that election laws for the House of Representative
Labor PACs give almost exclusively to Democrats.
Information is an important resource available to interest groups because
The size and wealth of an interest group provide a fairly accurate measure of its in uence.
The Democratic convention rules written in the 1970s sought to
Party organizations that feature groups of people who enjoy the game and/or see politics as a way to meet and be with other people are called “__________ associations.”
The Founders saw political parties as
Increasingly, American identify themselves as
Most Washington o ces representing corporations, labor unions, and professional organizations were established before 1960.
The single most important tactic of the typical lobbyist is
One problem with the personal‐following campaign is that it might
The congressional campaign committees
A novelty of the Jacksonian era was that the party system was built
Direct mail has which one of the following primary disadvantages as a fundraising mechanism?
The forerunner of today’s Democratic Party was founded by the followers of
The modern Republican Party began as a third party.
The typical PAC contribution is rather small.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Most states use a caucus to select delegates to the national party conventions.
In congressional elections, higher campaign spending is especially important for
The 2008 election was somewhat signi cant because it featured
The legal limit on what a congressional candidate may spend is
In a typical presidential election, the two major parties generally can expect to gather in 80 percent of the vote no matter whom they nominate.
Republican victories in the presidential elections from 1980 through 1996 indicate that a party realignment has
Poor voters, contrary to popular belief, more often support Republican candidates because
The increased reliance on the mass media by candidates has resulted in
Normally speaking, which age group is the least likely to vote in a presidential election?
Research has shown that negative ads
The Democrats usually win the votes of the poor.
Which Democratic presidential candidate received 90 percent or more of Democratic votes?
The Fifteenth Amendment says that no state can deny any citizen the right to vote on account of gender.
The Twenty‐sixth Amendment gave those eighteen years of age and older the right to vote.
A “blue state” is one where Democrats usually win.
Compared with white participation in the democratic process, African Americans
The text concludes that elections
Today, the major source of congressional campaign money is
Which of the following a ects how people will vote for president?
Post‐1968 U. S. presidential elections have drawn over 70 percent of all registered voters.
In most presidential elections, a majority of the voters decide whom they will vote for
In 1968, Hubert Humphrey won the Democratic nomination without competing in a single state primary.
The legal voting age in almost all other nations is
In a typical presidential election, about _____ percent of voters cannot be counted on to vote either Republican or Democrat.
When registered nonvoters in the United States were asked why they did not vote, what was the most common explanation?
It is clear that the mass media have a critical impact on who wins or loses a presidential race.