ch. 5 political parties

Question 1

Identify the different parts of political party orientation.

Answer 1

principle-oriented, issue-oriented, or election-oriented

Question 2

During what portion of American history did the republican party dominate national government?

Answer 2

1860-1932

Question 3

Identify the various types of minor parties discussed in class.

Answer 3

Ideological Parties, Single-Issue Parties, Economic Protest Parties, Splinter Party

Question 4

Identify the functions of political parties as identified in class.

Answer 4

Nominate candidates, Inform and activate Supporters, Act as a bonding agent, Govern, Act as a watchdog

Question 5

When Democrats and Republicans cooperate with one another, they are acting in a _______ way.

Answer 5

bipartisan

Question 6

This political science law states that the simple majority, single ballot system favors the two-party system.

Answer 6

Duverger’s law

Question 7

The nations first two political parties were.

Answer 7

Federalists and Democratic Republicans

Question 8

Identify the linkage institutions as discussed in class.

Answer 8

Election, Political Parties, Interest groups, and Media

Question 9

What is the driving reason for participation in either of the two major political parties of the United States?

Answer 9

“Middle of the Road”

Question 10

Identify the reasons discussed in class for the two-party system in America.

Answer 10

The Historical basis, The Force of Tradition, The Electoral System, and Ideological Consensus

Question 11

Identify the factors that typically influence political party membership in the United States.

Answer 11

split-ticket voting, scandals surrounding national conventions, and the growth of single-issue organizations