Political Parties and Elections Concepts

The video tutorial explores the structure and function of political parties, their role in campaigns, and how they connect citizens to the government. It discusses the concept of divided government, the weakening of national parties, and strategies for targeting voters. The tutorial also covers the impact of primaries and caucuses, the evolution and realignment of parties, and the role of third parties in the electoral system.

What are the three main components of political parties?

• Nominees, Electors, Committees

• Electorate, Organization, Government

• Candidates, Media, Policies

• Voters, Campaigns, Platforms

What is the primary effect of ticket splitting in elections?

• Increased voter turnout

• Divided government

• Unified government

• Decreased political engagement

How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act affect national parties?

• Decreased voter registration

• Strengthened party power

• Weakened party power

• Increased party funding

What is a key method parties use to target voters?

• Door-to-door canvassing

• Public debates

• Social media and data management

• Television advertisements

What is the difference between a closed primary and an open primary?

• Closed primary is more expensive to run than open primary

• Closed primary is held in secret; open primary is public

• Closed primary is for presidential elections; open primary is for local elections

• Closed primary allows only party members to vote; open primary allows all voters

How did President Obama's campaign change political strategies?

• By increasing door-to-door campaigns

• By utilizing social media extensively

• By focusing on traditional media

• By avoiding technology

What is realignment in the context of political parties?

• A shift in voter support from one party to another

• A merger of two political parties

• A change in party leadership

• A shift in party policies

What is the impact of third parties in national elections?

• They often win national elections

• They bring new groups into politics

• They have no impact

• They always support major parties

What is the 'winner-take-all' system?

• A system where the second place also gets a seat

• A system where the candidate with the most votes wins everything

• A system where votes are distributed proportionally

• A system where all candidates share power

What is dealignment in political terms?

• A shift towards a single-party system

• A move away from major parties towards independent voting

• A realignment of party policies

• A strengthening of party loyalty