The American Democracy, 10th Edition (Patterson)

Chapter 8: Political Parties, Candidates, andCampaigns: Defining the Voter's Choice

True or False Quiz

1
The two-party system is the most common form of party system in democratic countries.
A)True
B)False
2
Political campaigns in the U.S. today are best described as party-centered campaigns.
A)True
B)False
3
Single-member election districts in the U.S. tend to discourage the permanence of minor parties.
A)True
B)False
4
To be successful, American political parties generally have to adopt moderate positions on issues.
A)True
B)False
5
U.S. political parties are loose associations of national, state, and local organizations.
A)True
B)False
6
During a realignment, the party identification of an existing majority of voters changes.
A)True
B)False
7
Candidate-centered campaigns have increased the accountability of public officials for the actions of government.
A)True
B)False
8
In 1896, the Democrats were blamed for a deep recession, and in 1930, the Republicans were blamed by many Americans for the Great Depression.
A)True
B)False
9
Major American political parties usually take specific positions on controversial issues.
A)True
B)False
10
The coalitions of voters that make up the Republican and Democratic parties are virtually identical.
A)True
B)False
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