The Rise Of A Mass Democracy

Question 1

Mudslinging

Answer 1

Malicious unscrupulous attacks against an opponent

Question 2

Machine

Answer 2

A hierarchical political organization, often controlled through patronage or spoils

Question 3

Usurpation

Answer 3

The act of seizing,occupying, or enjoying te place or power of someone without legal right

Question 4

Spoils

Answer 4

Public offices given as a reward for political support

Question 5

Denominations

Answer 5

In American religion, the branches of Christianity organized for distinct church traditions

Question 6

Evangelical

Answer 6

In American religion, those believers and churches, usually Protestant, that emphasize personal salvation, individual conversion, and up the authority of Scripture

Question 7

Favorite sons

Answer 7

In american politics, presidential candidates nominated by their own states,primarily out of local loyalty, but not expected to win.

Question 8

Puritanical

Answer 8

Extremely strict in rules or religion