Party Systems Quiz

What type of party system does the U.S. have?

• Single-Party System

• Two-Party System

• Third-Party System

• Multi-Party System

About what percent of Americans identify as independent?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

What is Party Realignment?

• A period of time during which political competition is marked by distinct issue agendas, party coalitions, levels of political engagement, and a competitive balance

• Occurs when the dominant party is displaced and ousted from power by the minority party

• A citizen's personal affinity for a political party, usually expressed by a tendency to vote for the candidates of that party

• The increasing ideological consistency divisions along party lines

What is usually the method of third-party voters getting their names on ballots based on?

• Signatures

• Funding

• Campaigning

• Political Connections

The role of what is a major fundamental difference between Democrats and Republicans?

• Immigration

• Unions

• Taxes

• Government

What are planks?

• Individual Topics

• Individual Opinions

• Individual Issues

• Individual Statements

What is Party Polarization?

• A period of time during which political competition is marked by distinct issue agendas, party coalitions, levels of political engagement, and a competitive balance

• Occurs when the dominant party is displaced and ousted from power by the minority party

• A citizen's personal affinity for a political party, usually expressed by a tendency to vote for the candidates of that party

• The increasing ideological consistency divisions along party lines

What are presidents or governors' policies usually in line with?

• Party System

• Party Platform

• Party Realignment

• Party polarization

During what party system did the current major political parties, Democratic and Republican, become dominant?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Which of the following would the average Republican support?

• Big Government

• Moderate Government

• Small Government

• No Government