Chapter 16

Question 1

another name for a minor party is a___party

Answer 1

third

Question 2

strong devotion to a political party is

Answer 2

partisanship

Question 3

united states politics is dominated by a

Answer 3

two party system

Question 4

the single most influential factor in party choice is a persons

Answer 4

family background

Question 5

what type of political system is most common among european democracies

Answer 5

multiparty

Question 6

what were andrew johnsons results of his successful 1828 campaign for president

Answer 6

1. political conventions beginning
2. party competition increased voter participation,
3. political campaigns

Question 7

what is a state or local election in which voters select the candidates who will run on each party’s ticket in the general election

Answer 7

primary

Question 8

what is an example of single issue party

Answer 8

free soil party

Question 9

what is an example of an ideological party

Answer 9

libertarian party

Question 10

what is an example of a depression party

Answer 10

populist party`

Question 11

what is an example of a splinter party

Answer 11

bull moose party

Question 12

state party committees work to achieve

Answer 12

1. fostering party unity
2. recruiting candidates
3. soliciting campaigns

Question 13

which level of party organization provides the most opportunities for political involvement

Answer 13

local

Question 14

party decline is the main reason for

Answer 14

1. changes in primaries and delegates
2. the rise of independent voters
3. the impact of the media

Question 15

although relatively few people have voted for candidates of_____, these parties have had an effect on the american political system

Answer 15

minor parties

Question 16

___ parties arise because major parties often ignore highly controversial political issues

Answer 16

single issues

Question 17

often weaken their parent party and thus cause a victory for the opposing party

Answer 17

splinter parties

Question 18

after the civil war, the___ party dominated the politics of the south

Answer 18

democratic

Question 19

a party____ is a formal statement of a party’s position on current issues

Answer 19

platform

Question 20

in a multiparty system, an____ is a temporary alliance of several groups to form a majority in order to gain control of the government

Answer 20

coalition

Question 21

a___is an assembly of party representative selected from each state to nominate candidates for president and vice president

Answer 21

convention

Question 22

DNC stands for

Answer 22

democratic nation committee

Question 23

RNC stands for

Answer 23

republic nation committee

Question 24

____ are the smallest unites of election districts and party administration

Answer 24

precinct

Question 25

a___ group is formed around a particular issue or agenda

Answer 25

interest

Question 26

voters who have no declared party affiliation are called___ voters

Answer 26

independent

Question 27

voting for candidates of different parties for different offices is known as

Answer 27

ticket splitting

Question 28

to gain power by winning elections or to name candidates for public office is the goal of a

Answer 28

political party

Question 29

what are the two major parties in the united states today

Answer 29

democrats and republicans

Question 30

what is the term for a spirit of cooperation between the two major parties

Answer 30

bipartisan

Question 31

any one party winning a majority the main difficulty of a

Answer 31

multiparty system

Question 32

what are party representatives selected from states to nominate the party's presidential candidate

Answer 32

delegates

Question 33

what is the term for the practice of giving political jobs to friends and supporters

Answer 33

patronage

Question 34

they often have a difficult time getting on the ballot, people may not take them seriously enough to vote for them are typical problems of____ in the united states

Answer 34

third

Question 35

to provide money and expertise to help incumbents be reelected and to help promising challengers to win is the function of a_____

Answer 35

congressional campaign committee

Question 36

voting for a party simply because it is that party rather than considering issues or qualifications is

Answer 36

yellow duck voting

Question 37

what is the difference between a liberal and a conservative? choose a specific issue and explain both a liberal view and a conservative view of the issue

Answer 37

a liberal seeks to change the political, economic, and social status quo often by government intervention * a conservative defends against major changes in the political,economic, and social institutions of society while seeking to improve conditions with reform as needed answers will vary for the specific issue * example liberals believe that abortion should be legal and strive for change which would make it more accessible and acceptable. conservative generally hold traditional values including the right to life and oppose change that would make abortion legal or easy

Question 38

explain the acronym RINO

Answer 38

R.I.N.O means "republican in name only" and refers to members of the democratic party who run on the republican party's tickets since it would be almost impossible for them to win as democrats. it can also mean liberal republicans who do not adhere to the party.s position

Question 39

how does the media impact candidates campaigns today

Answer 39

TV can market a candidate directly to the people, bypassing the party process. the internet has greatly influence campaign financing, allowing people to volunteer to work in a campaign or donate money. social media sites enable candidates and campaign workers to send and receive information quickly and respond to opponents accusations or advertisements