Political Parties - AP Government and Politics
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Identify the term for switching from one party to another.
Identify the term for switching from one party to another.
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Party defection. Leaving one party to join another.
Party defection. Leaving one party to join another.
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What is the role of political parties in voter mobilization?
What is the role of political parties in voter mobilization?
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To encourage voter registration and participation. Get-out-the-vote efforts and registration drives.
To encourage voter registration and participation. Get-out-the-vote efforts and registration drives.
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Which party is known for advocating for economic conservatism?
Which party is known for advocating for economic conservatism?
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The Republican Party. Promotes free markets and limited government.
The Republican Party. Promotes free markets and limited government.
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Which political party emerged in the 1850s opposing slavery?
Which political party emerged in the 1850s opposing slavery?
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The Republican Party. Founded by anti-slavery activists and politicians.
The Republican Party. Founded by anti-slavery activists and politicians.
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What is a third party in U.S. politics?
What is a third party in U.S. politics?
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A political party other than the two major ones. Provides alternative to Republican-Democrat duopoly.
A political party other than the two major ones. Provides alternative to Republican-Democrat duopoly.
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What is divided government?
What is divided government?
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Different parties control the presidency and Congress. Creates gridlock but forces compromise.
Different parties control the presidency and Congress. Creates gridlock but forces compromise.
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What is a political party's convention?
What is a political party's convention?
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An event to select candidates and adopt platforms. Major gathering held every four years.
An event to select candidates and adopt platforms. Major gathering held every four years.
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Which party traditionally supports a larger federal government role?
Which party traditionally supports a larger federal government role?
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The Democratic Party. Supports social programs and federal regulation.
The Democratic Party. Supports social programs and federal regulation.
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What is a caucus in terms of political parties?
What is a caucus in terms of political parties?
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A meeting to select candidates and decide policy. Grassroots party gathering for candidate selection.
A meeting to select candidates and decide policy. Grassroots party gathering for candidate selection.
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What is the term for a major shift in political party allegiance?
What is the term for a major shift in political party allegiance?
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Realignment. Major shift in voter loyalties between parties.
Realignment. Major shift in voter loyalties between parties.
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Which type of primary allows only registered party members to vote?
Which type of primary allows only registered party members to vote?
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Closed primary. Restricts participation to party members only.
Closed primary. Restricts participation to party members only.
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Which party was founded by Thomas Jefferson?
Which party was founded by Thomas Jefferson?
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The Democratic-Republican Party. Early party emphasizing states' rights and agriculture.
The Democratic-Republican Party. Early party emphasizing states' rights and agriculture.
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Identify the main purpose of a political party's primary election.
Identify the main purpose of a political party's primary election.
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To select candidates for the general election. Narrows field before general election.
To select candidates for the general election. Narrows field before general election.
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What term describes a party's long-term dominance in politics?
What term describes a party's long-term dominance in politics?
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Party era. Period of sustained electoral dominance.
Party era. Period of sustained electoral dominance.
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What is the significance of party identification in voting behavior?
What is the significance of party identification in voting behavior?
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It influences electoral choices and loyalty. Strong predictor of candidate preference and turnout.
It influences electoral choices and loyalty. Strong predictor of candidate preference and turnout.
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Identify the term for a voter who does not align with any party.
Identify the term for a voter who does not align with any party.
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Independent voter. Chooses candidates based on issues, not party.
Independent voter. Chooses candidates based on issues, not party.
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Which party system is characterized by dominance of one party?
Which party system is characterized by dominance of one party?
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Single-party system. Found in authoritarian or one-party states.
Single-party system. Found in authoritarian or one-party states.
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What is the impact of political parties on policy formulation?
What is the impact of political parties on policy formulation?
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They help develop and promote policy agendas. Parties research issues and propose legislation.
They help develop and promote policy agendas. Parties research issues and propose legislation.
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Identify the party associated with the Whig Party's dissolution.
Identify the party associated with the Whig Party's dissolution.
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The Republican Party. Republicans replaced Whigs as major party.
The Republican Party. Republicans replaced Whigs as major party.
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What is a critical election?
What is a critical election?
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An election signaling a significant change in party allegiance. Produces lasting changes in party coalitions.
An election signaling a significant change in party allegiance. Produces lasting changes in party coalitions.
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Which system awards legislative seats based on the proportion of votes?
Which system awards legislative seats based on the proportion of votes?
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Proportional representation. Encourages multiparty systems and coalition government.
Proportional representation. Encourages multiparty systems and coalition government.
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What is the function of a party's national chairperson?
What is the function of a party's national chairperson?
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To oversee party operations and strategy. Manages daily operations and public messaging.
To oversee party operations and strategy. Manages daily operations and public messaging.
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Which party is associated with Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal?
Which party is associated with Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal?
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The Democratic Party. Transformed party into modern liberal coalition.
The Democratic Party. Transformed party into modern liberal coalition.
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What is a dealignment in party politics?
What is a dealignment in party politics?
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A decline in party loyalties. Voters become independent or switch parties.
A decline in party loyalties. Voters become independent or switch parties.
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Identify the term for a party's formal statement of principles.
Identify the term for a party's formal statement of principles.
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Party platform. Official document outlining party beliefs and goals.
Party platform. Official document outlining party beliefs and goals.
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What is the significance of a party's ideology?
What is the significance of a party's ideology?
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It shapes policies and political goals. Guides party positions and voter expectations.
It shapes policies and political goals. Guides party positions and voter expectations.
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Which party system allows for multiple parties to gain control of government?
Which party system allows for multiple parties to gain control of government?
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Multiparty system. Common in parliamentary democracies worldwide.
Multiparty system. Common in parliamentary democracies worldwide.
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Identify the term for the shifting of party coalitions.
Identify the term for the shifting of party coalitions.
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Party realignment. Major change in voter group allegiances.
Party realignment. Major change in voter group allegiances.
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What is a splinter party?
What is a splinter party?
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A party that breaks away from a major party. Forms when factions disagree with main party.
A party that breaks away from a major party. Forms when factions disagree with main party.
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Which term describes a strong party loyalty?
Which term describes a strong party loyalty?
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Partisan identification. Strong emotional attachment to a political party.
Partisan identification. Strong emotional attachment to a political party.
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