This quiz, based on Edwards and Lineberry's Chapter 8, assesses understanding of the U. S. Two-party system, roles of political parties, third-party impacts, ticket splitting, and divided government. It is designed to connect learners with key democratic processes and institutional interactions.
A critical election
A national convention
An open primary
A closed primary
A national committee
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Nonvoters
Primary election voters
Democrats
Republicans
Independents
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When party machines controlled large cities
During the New Deal Coalition
During a realignment
During a dealignment
Immediately after a presidential election
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A team of men and women seeking to control the government by gaining office in elections
A group of people who agree on everything and organize annually to win elections
A narrow interest group seeking advantage through elections
Less interested in winning elections than in particular public policy
More interested in lobbying members of Congress than in winning elections
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The Constitution mandates a two-party system
Federal laws mandate a two-party system
In every state except California, state laws mandate a two-party system
Seats in Congress are awarded on a winner-take-all basis
Seats in Congress are awarded according to the principles of proportional representation
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Divided government creates clear lines of accountability for policy failures and successes
Political parties are better able to enact their policy platforms
Divided government encourages compromise between the parties
The president maintains the upper hand in negotiations with Congress
Increased voter turnout
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II only
IV only
I and IV only
II and III only
I, II, and IV only
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Urbanites
Bankers
Labor unions
Southerners
Jews
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I only
III only
II and III only
I and IV only
II, III, and IV only
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