Quiz 9 Political Partie

Which supporter of federalism warned people about the dangers of political parties?

 

George Washington

Which of the following was not a third-party challenger?

 

Whig Party

Why were the early U.S. political parties formed?

 

To win national elections by forming electoral coalitions in Congress

What techniques led the Democratic Party to national prominence in the 1830s through 1850s?

 

Focusing on "common people" and using personal politics

In which type of electoral system do voters select the party of their choice rather than an individual candidate?

 

proportional representation

Which of the following does not represent a major contributing factor in party realignment?

 

third parties

What impact, if any, do third parties typically have on U.S. elections? (choose the best answer)

 

 

They often serve as spoilers in elections they enter.

They bring the attention of major parties to important issues

In what ways do political parties collude with state and local government to prevent the rise of new parties?

 

Parties make it harder to register nonpartisans and for independent candidates to get on the ballot.

Which level of party organization is most responsible for helping the party's nominee win the presidency?

 

national

What do members of the party organization do that party identifiers don't often do?

 

 

Recruitment

Get-out-the-vote efforts

Voter registration drives

Fundraising

What is the result of partisan polarization? (choose the best answer)

 

Polarization provides clear choices for voters

Polarization can lead to dysfunctional government and big policy swings

What is the sorting thesis and what does it suggest about polarization?

 

Voters change party allegiance in response to shifts in party position, so polarization is a function of voters paying more attention to national politics and voting more consistently.

Does gerrymandering lead to increased polarization?

 

Yes, though it's not the only cause.