Exam 2 - Pretest 7 Flashcards
The period before each realignment in which the old party structures seem to fall apart is called __________.
dealignment
Which of the following takes on the task of organizing the government?
The political party that won the most recent election
The _____ has become an important force in US political opinion.
Tea Party
A psychological hook that pulls people into the world of politics is used by which of the following?
Political parties
The size of an interest group is the most important factor in determining __________.
effectiveness
__________ is a process by which each party system has been able to evolve from its predecessor in a relatively short period of political turmoil.
Realignment
Who or what undid the Whig-Democrat party alignment?
Slavery
In the United States, what is a third party (or minor party)?
Any party that is not one of the two major parties
For any interest group, what is the mainstay of activity in the legislative process?
Lobbying members of Congress
The main difference between interest groups and political parties is which of the following?
Interest groups do not run candidates for public office.
T or F
Interest groups can be categorized into economic, social, religious, ideological, or issue groups.
True
What were the party match-ups in the first American party system?
Federalists against Antifederalists
People who hold common views and work together to influence what government does form associations known as __________.
interest groups
What is the primary goal of political parties?
Win elective office
__________ groups in America tend to be more politically influential.
Mainstream
