Question 1

The supporters of Thomas Jefferson called themselves Federalists,and the supporters of Alexander Hamilton referred to themselves as Republicans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Of the following,which group is NOT a political party?

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A)  Democratic
B)  Republican
C)  Whig
D)  Teamster
E)  LibertarianF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The 1860 split over slavery represents the clearest example of realignment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the relationship between national and state or local parties,especially with regards to fundraising and money and personnel.

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National parties are weak and decentrali...

Question 5

The Bull Moose and La Follette Progressive parties probably encouraged the major parties to pay more attention to

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A)  business regulation.
B)  desegregation.
C)  civil service reform.
D)  slavery.
E)  restricting the Supreme Court.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

George Wallace's American Independent Party was an example of an)

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A)  ideological party.
B)  one-issue party.
C)  economic-protest party.
D)  factional party.
E)  consensual party.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Elections based on a plurality system discourage new parties from forming because

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A)  a plurality system discourages patronage and reduces voter interest in joining a party.
B)  a plurality system requires parties to form alliances with other parties to win elections.
C)  under this winner-take-all system,no incentive is given for finishing second or lower) .
D)  a plurality system requires each party to be as narrowly based as possible,leaving little room for new parties.
E)  a plurality system gives an advantage to savvy political unknowns who can grab the media spotlight.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The distinctive feature of the Jacksonian era of political parties was

Accepted Answer

A)  mass political participation.
B)  strict registration laws.
C)  the popularity of the caucus system.
D)  the Australian ballot.
E)  direct election of senators.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 9: Political Parties

The supporters of Thomas Jefferson called themselves Federalists,and the supporters of Alexander Hamilton referred to themselves as Republicans.

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The distinctive feature of the Jacksonian era of political parties was

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George Wallace's American Independent Party was an example of an)

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The Bull Moose and La Follette Progressive parties probably encouraged the major parties to pay more attention to

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Elections based on a plurality system discourage new parties from forming because

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The 1860 split over slavery represents the clearest example of realignment.

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Describe the relationship between national and state or local parties,especially with regards to fundraising and money and personnel.

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National parties are weak and decentrali...
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Of the following,which group is NOT a political party?

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The distinctive feature of the Jacksonian era of political parties was

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George Wallace's American Independent Party was an example of an)

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The Bull Moose and La Follette Progressive parties probably encouraged the major parties to pay more attention to

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Elections based on a plurality system discourage new parties from forming because

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The 1860 split over slavery represents the clearest example of realignment.

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Of the following,which group is NOT a political party?

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