American Political Ideologies and Beliefs Flashcard

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What is the primary goal of a political party?

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To recruit candidates and win elections

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Which of the following was the first political party in the U.S.?
Options:
Whigs,
Federalists,
Jacksonian Democrats,
Progressives

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Federalists

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What was one of the main reasons the Framers of the Constitution disliked political parties?

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They believed parties would divide the country

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What is a major consequence of the two-party system in the U.S.?

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Third-party candidates rarely win elections

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Which of the following best describes party realignment in the U.S.?
Options:
The shift of political parties’ ideologies over time
The elimination of political parties
The merging of two parties into one
The replacement of political parties with interest groups

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The shift of political parties’ ideologies over time

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What is the purpose of the national party convention?

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To nominate a candidate for president

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What was one factor that contributed to the decline of party loyalty in the Progressive Era?

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The rise of independent candidates and personal political campaigns

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What type of primary election allows only registered party members to vote?

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Closed primary

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Why do third parties struggle to win in the U.S. political system?

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The Electoral College follows a winner-takes-all system

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What was one major issue that contributed to party polarization in recent decades? Options: Civil rights movement, The Great Depression, Healthcare and immigration debates, World War I

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Healthcare and immigration debates