Linkage Institutions Review

Which of the following is true about the US two-party system?

• A two-party system was established by the Constitution

• The battle over the Constitution gave rise to two political parties

• George Washington preferred two parties over many parties

• A two-party system was required by law in most states

What is one way minor parties affect American politics?

• they get voters to vote for major party candidates
• they get the attention of newspapers, television, and radio
• they win state and local elections
• they influence the outcomes of elections

Wards and precincts are party election units at what level? 

• the national level
• the regional level
• the local level
• all levels

Which is a true statement about political parties in the United States?

• the two-party system began only in recent times
• the Framers did not want political parties
• Political parties are described in the Bill of Rights
• Throughout its history, the U.S. had been controlled by one party

Which has been a trend in the history of American voting rights?

• higher and higher minimum voting age
• higher and higher voter turnouts
• less and less people granted suffrage
• more and more people granted suffrage 

Which federal law (passed in 1993) was intended to make voter registration easier?

• 24th Amendment

• Civil Rights Act

• Motor Voter Law

• Voting Rights Act

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about voters aged 18-20?

• The number of young voters has gone steadily down in every presidential election since 1972
• Members of this age group consistently vote in higher numbers than Americans 65 and older.
• Turnout for this age group has consistently been the highest of all age groups.
• Members of this age group have shown themselves to be less likely to vote than any other age group

Which of the following terms means that people are gradually moving away from both parties?

• realignment
• dealignment
• gerrymandering
• reevaluation

Over time, the ideas first developed by minor parties are often _______  by major parties. 

• attacked
• absorbed
• ignored
• repressed

Which of the following correctly defines a linkage institution?

• A linkage institution provides Americans with economic assistance.

• A linkage institution connects Americans to the political process

• A linkage institution is part of the checks and balances system.

• A linkage institution relates to the Supreme Court?