Chapter 5 Test

Question 1

What are the 5 functions of the political parties?

Answer 1

1. Nominating functions- choose candidates
2. Informer/Simulator function: inform people of the issues and simulate them to vote (share w/media and special interest groups)
3. Bonding Agent functions: guarantee their candidate is worthy of the office “seal of approval”
4. Governing function: ensures the cooperation between the legislative and executive branches
5. Watchdog function: the party out of power keeps an eye on the party in power

Question 2

What are the three types of political systems in the world?

Answer 2

1. Two party system
2. Multi-party system
3. One party system (really no party)

Question 3

What is the major advantage and disadvantage of a multi party system?

Answer 3

Advantage: More choices
Disadvantage: Less stability

Question 4

List the factors that cause people to identify with a particular party

Answer 4

1. Family
2. Major Events
3. Gender
4. Education
5. Age
6. Type of work (blue or white collar)
7. Economic Status

Question 5

What are the differences between Democrats and Republicans on issues?

Answer 5

Democrats (left liberal/progressive) “open to change

Republicans (right-conservative) “traditional” GOP (Grand Old Party)

Question 6

Favor Big Federal Government

Answer 6

Democrat

Question 7

Government Controls social programs- health care- Obamacare and Welfare

Answer 7

Democrat

Question 8

Higher Taxes

Answer 8

Democrat

Question 9

Anti-gun rights- restrictions

Answer 9

Democrat

Question 10

Increase minimum wage

Answer 10

Democrat

Question 11

Alternative family pro gay marriage

Answer 11

Democrat

Question 12

Pro- choice/ Pro abortion

Answer 12

Democrat

Question 13

Small military

Answer 13

Democrat

Question 14

Open borders- expand immigration

Answer 14

Democrat

Question 15

African Americans

Answer 15

Democrat

Question 16

Hispanics

Answer 16

Democrat

Question 17

Catholics and Jews

Answer 17

Democrat

Question 18

Blue collar workers- unions

Answer 18

Democrat

Question 19

Over 60

Answer 19

Democrat

Question 20

Less educated/lower income

Answer 20

Democrat

Question 21

Urban City

Answer 21

Democrat

Question 22

Women- young/educated

Answer 22

Democrat

Question 23

College Students

Answer 23

Democrat

Question 24

Homosexuals

Answer 24

Democrat

Question 25

Favor small federal government

Answer 25

Republican

Question 26

Favors business free market capital

Answer 26

Republican

Question 27

Lower Taxes

Answer 27

Republican

Question 28

Pro individual rights

Answer 28

Republican

Question 29

Keep minimum wage low

Answer 29

Republican

Question 30

Traditional family | Anti gay marriage

Answer 30

Republican

Question 31

Pro Life/Anti- abortion

Answer 31

Republican

Question 32

Large military

Answer 32

Republican

Question 33

Closed borders- limit immigration

Answer 33

Republican

Question 34

Caucasians

Answer 34

Republican

Question 35

Protestants (Evangelical Christians)

Answer 35

Republican

Question 36

"White Collar" workers

Answer 36

Republican

Question 37

Private business workers

Answer 37

Republican

Question 38

Young Adult

Answer 38

Republican

Question 39

Higher educated/ higher income

Answer 39

Republican

Question 40

Rural (country)

Answer 40

Republican

Question 41

Asians

Answer 41

Republican

Question 42

What are the 4 periods of the American Party?

Answer 42

1. 1800-1860- Democrats ruled 13/15 presidents- Civil War 2. 1860-1932- Republicans ruled 14/18 presidents- Great War 3. 1932-1968- Democrats ruled 7/8 presidents Vietnam 4. 1968-2008- Republicans ruled 5/7 presidents- Iraq War/ Economic recession- Since "Divided government- Why? 5. 2008-? Democrats in charge

Question 43

What are the three components of the party?

Answer 43

1. Party- Organization- leaders 2. Party Electorate- constituency members 3. Party government- office holders

Question 44

Why are Minor parties important?

Answer 44

1. Bring about new/fresh ideas 2. Bring important issues to the people 3. Serve as critics to the major parties 4. Play the spoiler role in some elections * Independents: Belong to no particular party

Question 45

Political Party

Answer 45

A group of persons who seek to control government through the winning and elections and the holding of public office

Question 46

Election Oriented

Answer 46

What Republican and Democrat Parties are

Question 47

Principle Oriented

Answer 47

What minor parties are

Question 48

Political spectrum

Answer 48

The Range of political views

Question 49

Partisianship

Answer 49

Government action based on firm allegiance to a political party

Question 50

Plurality

Answer 50

In an election, the number of votes that the leading candidate obtains over the next highest candidate

Question 51

Pluralistic

Answer 51

A society which consists of several distinct groups and cultures

Question 52

Majority

Answer 52

Over 50%

Question 53

Coalition

Answer 53

A temporary alliance of several groups who come together to form a working majority and so to control a government.

Question 54

Consensus

Answer 54

General agreement among various groups on fundamental matters; broad agreement on public questions.

Question 55

Incumbent

Answer 55

The current officeholder.

Question 56

Faction

Answer 56

A conflicting group.

Question 57

Spoils system

Answer 57

The practice of giving offices and other favors of government to political supporters and friends.

Question 58

Electorate

Answer 58

All of the people entitled to vote in a given election.

Question 59

Moderate

Answer 59

Almost no role

Question 60

Conservative

Answer 60

Limited role

Question 61

Liberal

Answer 61

Large role

Question 62

Federalists

Answer 62

How the parties started out Strong national government lead by Alexander Hamilton

Question 63

Anti- Federalists

Answer 63

How the parties started out Wanted more representation led by Patrick Henry

Question 64

Independents

Answer 64

Not part of any party