Chapter 9

Question 1

Party in the Electorate

Answer 1

All the people who associate themselves w/ one of the political parties

Question 2

Party in Government

Answer 2

All appointed and elected officials at the national, state, and local levels who represent the party

Question 3

Party in Organization

Answer 3

All people at various levels of party organization who work to maintain strength of party

Question 4

Two-Party System

Answer 4

System where only two political parties dominate elections

Question 5

Single-Member districts

Answer 5

Electoral district (Geographical Area of Political Landscape) is represented by one representative

Question 6

New Deal Coalition

Answer 6

Diverse group of voters/interest groups that came together in support of Democratic Party during presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 7

Divided Government

Answer 7

One party controls executive branch/presidency while other party controls one or both houses of Congress

Question 8

Gridlock

Answer 8

When legislative process is stalled due to inability of lawmakers to reach agreement on policy decisions

Question 9

Dealignment

Answer 9

When voters become increasingly disconnected from traditional political parties

Question 10

Realignment

Answer 10

Significant and lasting shift in the political arena

Question 11

National Chairperson

Answer 11

Acts as head of party’s permanent organization/helps party’s presidential nominee win election

Question 12

Soft Money

Answer 12

Political contributions ($) made to political parties for purposes other than supporting specific candidate

Question 13

Straight Ticket

Answer 13

When voter selects candidates from same political party for all offices on ballot