Question 1

Small business owners, wealthy people, and evangelicals lean heavily toward which party?&#10;A) Democrats.&#10;B) Republicans.&#10;C) They are pretty well split between the two major parties.&#10;D) Constitution.

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Small business owners, wealthy people, and evangelicals are often associated with conservative values and policies, which align more with the Republican Party's platform.

Question 2

The social, economic, or other groups that are inclined to vote for a party's candidates at a particular time make up what is called a:&#10;A) party caucus&#10;B) party primary&#10;C) party realignment&#10;D) party coalition

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A party coalition refers to the groups of voters who are likely to support a political party's candidates at a given time. These coalitions can shift over time as parties and issues evolve, but they are important in understanding how parties win elections and build support among different segments of the population. Options A, B, and C are not accurate descriptions of party coalitions.

Question 3

An enduring change in the parties' coalitions is called a:&#10;A) party caucus&#10;B) party realignment&#10;C) party dealignment&#10;D) deviating election

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A party realignment is an enduring change in the parties' coalitions, characterized by a shifting of voter groups from one party to another. This can result in a long-term dominance of one party or a significant change in the balance of power between the two major parties. Party realignments often occur after major events or social/cultural shifts, such as the Civil War, the New Deal, or the Civil Rights Movement.

Question 4

In the first party system, the main line of conflict was:&#10;A) whether the American colonies should separate from England&#10;B) whether abortion should be regulated by the states or the national government&#10;C) how much power the national government should exercise relative to the states&#10;D) how Social Security should be implemented

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In the first party system, the main line of conflict was how much power the national government should exercise relative to the states. The Federalist Party believed in a strong central government, while the Democratic-Republican Party (also known as the Anti-Federalist Party) advocated for states' rights and limited federal power. This conflict was a defining feature of American politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Choices A, B, and D are not relevant to the first party system.

Question 5

Southern whites identified predominantly as Democrats during which times?&#10;A) From early in the U.S. until the mid-1990s.&#10;B) From early in the U.S. through today.&#10;C) During the sixth party system.&#10;D) Southern whites have always been predominantly Republican.

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From early in the U.S. until the mid-1990s, Southern whites were predominantly Democrats due to historical ties to the Democratic Party, especially after the Civil War when the Republican Party was associated with Reconstruction policies. However, in the mid-1990s, many Southern whites began to shift towards the Republican Party due to social and cultural issues.

Question 6

In this party system, economic issues and attitudes toward the growth of huge industrial monopolies were closely linked with regional divisions between the parties.&#10;A) Third.&#10;B) Second.&#10;C) Fifth.&#10;D) Sixth.

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The Third Party System in the United States (1854-1890s) was characterized by intense voter interest and regional divisions, particularly over economic issues like tariffs and the growth of industrial monopolies.

Question 7

Although the party systems are most often characterized by disputes about government's role in the economy, this factor also played a prominent role:&#10;A) the nation's expansion to include Hawaii and Alaska&#10;B) race and civil rights&#10;C) the rights of native Americans&#10;D) arguments about whether to keep the Electoral College

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Race and civil rights played a major role in shaping party systems, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement in the mid-20th century. The Democratic and Republican parties took different stances on issues such as desegregation, voting rights, and affirmative action, which created significant divisions within the electorate.

Question 8

As a result of the Great Depression and Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal:&#10;A) blacks, who had long been Democrats, increasingly favored the Republican Party&#10;B) blacks, who had long been Republicans, increasingly favored the Democratic Party&#10;C) the Libertarian Party became a major force in American politics&#10;D) the federal government increasingly gave up its powers to state governments

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The New Deal policies of Franklin Roosevelt's administration, which aimed to alleviate the effects of the Great Depression, were largely supported by African Americans, who had traditionally been Republicans. As a result, many African Americans began to shift their political allegiance to the Democratic Party.

Question 9

A major change in the Republican Party in the electorate in the last third of the 1900s was:&#10;A) the movement of most southern whites from the Republican to the Democratic Party&#10;B) the movement of most southern whites from the Democratic to the Republican Party&#10;C) the movement of secular (non-religious) people to the Republican Party&#10;D) the movement of most urban voters to the Republican Party

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The movement of most southern whites from the Democratic to the Republican Party was a major change in the Republican Party in the electorate in the last third of the 1900s. This shift was largely due to the Republican Party's conservative stance on social issues, such as opposition to civil rights and support for traditional values, which resonated with many white southern voters. Additionally, Republican politicians actively courted these voters through targeted messaging and outreach efforts.

Question 10

During the past decade, the largest portion of Republican Congress members have represented districts in the:&#10;A) Northeast&#10;B) West Coast&#10;C) South&#10;D) big cities

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The largest portion of Republican Congress members during the past decade have represented districts in the South, as evidenced by the significant number of Republican representatives from states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

Question 11

The Democratic Party coalition currently includes all of the following except:&#10;A) most Latino Americans&#10;B) the great majority of African Americans&#10;C) most unmarried women&#10;D) most white men

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The answer of The Democratic Party coalition currently includes all...

Question 12

James Madison noted that ______ are the most common sources of factions.&#10;A) social differences&#10;B) ethnic differences&#10;C) economic differences&#10;D) religious differences

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The answer of James Madison noted that ______ are the...

Question 13

Which of the following is most true of the relationship between an individual's income and his or her voting behavior?&#10;A) Low-income people tend to vote more Democratic than Republican.&#10;B) Upper-income people almost always vote Democratic.&#10;C) Upper-income people are less likely to vote than lower-income people are.&#10;D) An individual's income is almost completely unrelated to his or her voting behavior.

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The answer of Which of the following is most true...

Question 14

Which of the following is most true of age and voting behavior?&#10;A) Younger voters are usually, but not always, more Republican than older voters.&#10;B) Younger voters are usually, but not always, more Democratic than older voters.&#10;C) Younger voters are now more Republican than they were during the Reagan era.&#10;D) There is no relationship between age and voting behavior.

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The answer of Which of the following is most true...

Question 15

Which of the following is true of religion and voting behavior?&#10;A) Very religious people are more likely to vote Democratic than Republican.&#10;B) Non-religious people tend to vote Republican.&#10;C) Very religious people are more likely to vote Republican than Democratic.&#10;D) There is no relationship between level of religious commitment and voting behavior.

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The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 16

The two national parties now are:&#10;A) more different from one another on issues than has been the case in many decades&#10;B) more similar to one another on issues than they have been in many decades&#10;C) gaining support from Latino Americans in almost equal numbers&#10;D) drawing equal levels of support from white southerners

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The answer of The two national parties now are:&#10;A) more...

Question 17

With respect to gender, we find that:&#10;A) men tend to vote Democratic more than women do&#10;B) there is no relationship between gender and voting behavior&#10;C) single women vote Republican more than married women do&#10;D) women's political preferences have moved to the Left in many Western democracies

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The answer of With respect to gender, we find that:&#10;A)...

Question 18

The Democrats began as a party that favored:&#10;A) a strong national government and higher taxes.&#10;B) business and commercial interests.&#10;C) states' rights and small farmers' interests.&#10;D) civil rights and racial integration.

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The answer of The Democrats began as a party that...

Question 19

Define each of the following and briefly explain why it is relevant to the study of political parties.&#10;-Maintaining elections.

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