The 'American Government Exam 3' explores the formation and evolution of American political parties, party systems, and voter behavior. It assesses understanding of historical and contemporary political dynamics, crucial for students of political science and American history.
Those 60 and older
Those 30 and younger
Men
Women
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Democratic
Republican
Green
Reform
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Women.
African Americans.
Hispanic Americans.
The Christian Coalition.
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Americans overwhelmingly identify themselves as liberals.
Americans are highly sophisticated in their political thinking.
Only a minority of Americans understand and apply ideological frames of reference.
Americans are highly consistent in their political thinking.
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Political culture.
Political assimilation.
Political socialization.
Socio-economic change.
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Liberals
Conservatives
Populists
Libertarians
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A strong sense of alienation that motivates them to try to change things.
A strong sense of civic duty.
A desire to use government to help others.
A strong sense of independence that motivates them to try to defeat incumbents.
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A person’s ingrained sense of loyalty to a political party
A consistent pattern of opinion on particular issues that stems from a core or basic belief
A process of political socialization that takes place through families, schools, mass media, and events
None of the above
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Democrats.
Republicans.
Libertarians.
Liberals.
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Organized; political
Cohesive; narrow
Mobilized; ideological
Small; narrow
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Prejudice against Asian people and countries.
An emphasis on sensationalism as a way of selling newspapers.
A desire to present the news in an objective manner.
An unwillingness to take editorial positions on political issues.
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A sudden shift in the vote from one party to another.
Choices based on party loyalty.
Choices based on government’s performance.
Choices based on awareness of the candidates’ positions on issues.
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Win legislative seats even though they do not win a plurality of votes in elections.
Receive campaign funds from the government in proportion to their support in opinion polls.
Share in patronage appointments which serve as a lure to campaign workers.
Advertise on television.
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60
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Written by hand.
Less political.
Supported by political parties.
More objective.
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Will likely cause a decline in voter turnout.
Is intended to further the gains of the Motor Voter law.
Will increase the voting power of poorer citizens.
Was a response to well documented cases of widespread voter fraud.
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Opinion polls
Economic conditions
Their policies
Their leadership skills
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Liberals
Conservatives
Populists
Libertarians
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Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support pro-business measures.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to support social welfare programs.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to support progressive taxation.
Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support progressive taxation.
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An organized membership that seeks to further its members’ interests through political action.
An organization through which an interest group raises and distributes funds for election purposes.
An ongoing coalition of interests joined together in an effort to get its candidates for public office elected under a common label.
None of the above
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There are naturally only two sides to political disputes.
Regional conflict.
The existence of single-member election districts.
Proportional representation.
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Conservatives
Populists
Libertarians
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Jefferson’s supporters formed the Federalist party and Hamilton’s followers became the Republicans.
Jefferson’s supporters formed the Democratic party and Hamilton’s followers became the Republicans.
Jefferson’s followers became the Whigs and Hamilton’s supporters formed the Federalist party.
Jefferson’s supporters formed the Republican party and Hamilton’s followers became the Federalists.
Liberals
Conservatives
Populists
Libertarians
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