Practice Quiz - Political Parties

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1. The U.S. has had a two party system consisting of _________ and _________ ever since the major change in the political system.

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Answer can be found in SB ch.7 p.179

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Here's a practice quiz for Political Parties from SB Ch. 7

NOTE: This one does NOT contain any questions from Carney.

2. Because the two major parties usually win elections, minor parties are often referred to as ________ parties.

Explanation

Answer can be found in SB ch.7 p.181

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3. In the last three decades, major crisis such as Watergate and the Clinton impeachment have ________ major party loyalty while _________ the number of independents.

Explanation

Answer can be found in SB ch.7 p.184

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4. Most exceptions to the major party domination of U.S. election occur at the _______ and _____ levels; Jesse Venture, representing the Reform Party recently won by defeating a popular and well respected Republican and Democrat.

Explanation

Answer can be found in SB ch.7 p.184

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5. Political parties act as a link between the public and the government. Which of the following events brought about a change in the political system?

Explanation

Answer can be found in SB ch.7 p.173-174

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6. A plurality is ____________________.

Explanation

Answer can be found in SB ch.7 p.179

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7. What is a "spoiler effect"?

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Answer can be found in SB ch.7 p.184

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8. Despite lack of success at winning most offices, minor parties do have an impact on American politics. Which of the following does not set the valid reason to run in election?

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Answer can be found in SB ch.7 p.184

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The U.S. has had a two party system consisting of _________ and...
Because the two major parties usually win elections, minor parties are...
In the last three decades, major crisis such as Watergate and the...
Most exceptions to the major party domination of U.S. election occur...
Political parties act as a link between the public and the government....
A plurality is ____________________.
What is a "spoiler effect"?
Despite lack of success at winning most offices, minor parties do have...
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