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27 Cards in this Set
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Which is a person part of when he or she volunteers to help with a presidential campaign?
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the party organization
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What is the purpose of a platform committee?
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developing policy statements
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Which is the reason the United States has a two-party system?
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because of the single-member district elections
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Which is true about the multiparty system?
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It tends to push parties into forming a coalition government
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How would you describe the era of American government since 1968?
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an era of divided government
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A new party is formed whose main concern is the environment. What kind of party would this be?
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a single-issue party
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Which of the following is an example of an ideological party?
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the Socialist Party
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What is one way minor parties affect American politics?
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They influence the outcome of elections
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What is likely to happen when minor parties are successful?
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Their ideas are adopted by one of the major parties.
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What is a reason that the two major political parties do not have a strong central structure?
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federalism
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Wards and precincts are party election units at what level?
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the local level
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What is the main purpose of a political party?
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to control government by winning elections
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The party out of power criticizes the policies and behaviors of the party in power. What is this called?
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the watchdog function
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One function of a political party is to make sure that its candidates are well qualified and of good character. What is that called?
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the bonding agent function
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Which is a true statement about political parties in the United States?
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The Framers did not want political parties.
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What are the main reasons why the United States has a two-party system?
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because of tradition and the way the electoral system works
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Why do Democrats and Republicans take similar stands on many issues?
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because the American people share many ideals and beliefs
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How do elected officials in a multiparty system get anything done when no single party has a majority?
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by forming coalitions
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Why are many Americans familiar with a form of the one-party system?
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In many states, one of the two major parties has held power for a long time
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About what main issue did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagree?
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how strong the central government should be
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In general, when has control of the government switched from one party to another?
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during an economic or political crisis
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What is true about splinter parties?
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They take away supporters from a major party.
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What is a true statement about Ralph Nader's Green Party?
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It began with a single issue but has grown.
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What role does the President play in the organization of his or her party?
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The President's leadership generally makes his or her party more organized than the other major party.
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Party leaders ask a member of their own party not to run for office. They do not think he is qualified. How are the party leaders acting in this example?
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in a bonding agent role
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Which party system is most common in a typical dictatorship?
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one-party system
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The Federalists were the first American political party. What was their main political goal?
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to build a stronger central government
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