Question 1

What are some of the ways in which Americans have been mobilized into political participation? What are some of the groups that have been mobilizing? What are some of the conditions under which citizens are more likely to participate in political life?

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Question 2

In 1964,the Republican Party presidential nominee,______,espoused a number of ideas,such as less taxation and less government regulation of the economy,that became major themes for the modern Republican Party.

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A)   Richard Nixon
B)   Barry Goldwater
C)   Ronald Reagan
D)   Franklin Delano Roosevelt
E)   Dwight EisenhowerF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is not a key factor in indicating one's level of participation?

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A)   age
B)   income
C)   geographic region
D)   education
E)   occupationF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

The Supreme Court:

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A)   has ruled that excessive campaign contributions must be strongly regulated by Congress since the electoral process may be in danger of becoming corrupted
B)   has ruled that campaign spending is a form of free speech
C)   has ruled that it is illegal for candidates to spend more than $10,000 of their own money to run for office
D)   has ruled that candidates cannot solicit campaign contributions from supporters but can receive them if they are unsolicited
E)   has made no comment pertaining to the issue of campaign contributionsF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about youth participation in the 2008 presidential election is true?

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A)   Youth turnout rose in 2008 and most young people voted for Barack Obama.
B)   Youth turnout rose in 2008 and most young people voted for John McCain.
C)   Youth turnout declined in 2008 but most young voted for Barack Obama.
D)   Youth turnout declined in 2008 but most young people voted for John McCain.
E)   Youth turnout was the same in 2008 as it was in 2004, 2000, and 1996.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

The socioeconomic status model explains one's political participation by examining an individual's:

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A)   level of education, income, and occupational status
B)   membership in community organizations
C)   legal right to vote
D)   membership in political organizations
E)   ageF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following politicians has been recalled from office?

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A)   President Warren Harding (1921) 
B)   New York City Mayor David Dinkins (1993) 
C)   California Governor Gray Davis (2003) 
D)   President Richard Nixon (1972) 
E)   Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia (1998) F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about Organizing for America (OFA) is FALSE?

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A)   OFA took an active part in lobbying members of Congress to support health care reform.
B)   OFA is an independent project of the Democratic National Committee.
C)   OFA began as a mobilizing organization for the Obama campaign.
D)   OFA provides training for volunteers to learn how to become organizers.
E)   OFA has established offices in only three states : California, New York, and Massachusetts.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following occurs when one party becomes dominant after replacing another party that has dominated national politics for a lengthy period of time?

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A)   an electoral realignment
B)   a proportional representation
C)   a divided government
D)   external mobilization
E)   internal mobilizationF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

In 2008,volunteering for a political campaign was:

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A)   a less common activity than contributing money
B)   a more common activity than contributing money
C)   a more common activity than voting
D)   a more common activity than contacting an elected official
E)   a more common activity than attending a rallyF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Generally speaking,a recall effort begins with:

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A)   a petition campaign
B)   a lawsuit
C)   a law passed by the state legislature
D)   a decree by the governor
E)   a law passed by Congress and signed by the presidentF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Online politics lowers the barriers for entry,making it easier for people to participate in ways that require less effort.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

State and local party organizations do all of the following except:

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A)   raise funds for candidates
B)   conduct voter registration drives
C)   litigate against unfavorable policies
D)   recruit candidates for office
E)   conduct get-out-the-vote drivesF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

The New Deal coalition was severely strained and ultimately broken apart by:

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A)   the popularity of Dwight Eisenhower
B)   the end of the Great Depression
C)   the end of the Cold War
D)   the "triangulated" positions of Bill Clinton
E)   the Vietnam War and the issue of civil rightsF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The Federalist Party disappeared forever as a result of:

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A)   Jefferson's election in 1800
B)   the War of 1812
C)   the Louisiana Purchase
D)   Alexander Hamilton being killed by Aaron Burr
E)   the Civil WarF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

During the 1980s,under the leadership of Ronald Reagan,which two groups did the Republican Party add to their coalition?

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A)   religious conservatives and working-class whites
B)   African Americans and upper-class intellectuals
C)   Latinos and the business community
D)   Jews and unionized workers
E)   gays and lesbians and southern farmersF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Primary elections were introduced by the ______ in order to weaken the power of party leaders.

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A)   Democrats
B)   Republicans
C)   Whigs
D)   Progressives
E)   FederalistsF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Approximately ______ of eligible voters turn out for midterm congressional elections.

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A)   one-tenth
B)   one-third
C)   half
D)   three-fifths
E)   three-fourthsF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 19

No sitting politician has been recalled from office since the 1930s.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How are election days in the United States different from those in other countries?

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A)   European elections are usually held on weekends instead of working days.
B)   European elections typically use only mail-in ballots.
C)   Most Europeans vote at their place of employment.
D)   Most European nations hold elections on January 1.
E)   Most European elections last three days.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 7: Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

During the 1980s,under the leadership of Ronald Reagan,which two groups did the Republican Party add to their coalition?

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Which of the following statements about Organizing for America (OFA) is FALSE?

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Online politics lowers the barriers for entry,making it easier for people to participate in ways that require less effort.

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Approximately ______ of eligible voters turn out for midterm congressional elections.

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In 1964,the Republican Party presidential nominee,______,espoused a number of ideas,such as less taxation and less government regulation of the economy,that became major themes for the modern Republican Party.

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The Supreme Court:

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In 2008,volunteering for a political campaign was:

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Generally speaking,a recall effort begins with:

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State and local party organizations do all of the following except:

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Which of the following statements about youth participation in the 2008 presidential election is true?

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Which of the following occurs when one party becomes dominant after replacing another party that has dominated national politics for a lengthy period of time?

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The Federalist Party disappeared forever as a result of:

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The New Deal coalition was severely strained and ultimately broken apart by:

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Which of the following is not a key factor in indicating one's level of participation?

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Which of the following politicians has been recalled from office?

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How are election days in the United States different from those in other countries?

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What are some of the ways in which Americans have been mobilized into political participation? What are some of the groups that have been mobilizing? What are some of the conditions under which citizens are more likely to participate in political life?

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The socioeconomic status model explains one's political participation by examining an individual's:

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No sitting politician has been recalled from office since the 1930s.

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Primary elections were introduced by the ______ in order to weaken the power of party leaders.

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