1. Democratic Debate, Miroff
Chapter Seven

2. 1. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
In order to mobilize maximum support, parties build coalitions among
religions.
regions.
classes.
races.
all of the choices.
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3. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
In order to mobilize maximum support, parties build coalitions among
religions.
regions.
classes.
races.
all of the choices. (CORRECT)
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4. 2. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
Since the beginning of American history, we have had what is known as a _______ system.
proportional party
two-party
one-party
minor-party
none of the choices
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5. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
Since the beginning of American history, we have had what is known as a _______ system.
proportional party
two-party (CORRECT)
one-party
minor-party
none of the choices
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6. 3. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
The practice of redrawing district outlines to favor one outcome over another is known as
party platforms.
recruiting.
ideological supporting.
electioneering.
gerrymandering.
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7. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
The practice of redrawing district outlines to favor one outcome over another is known as
party platforms.
recruiting.
ideological supporting.
electioneering.
gerrymandering. (CORRECT)
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8. 4. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
Which of the following elections is not considered a critical election?
1800
1828
1860
1892
1932
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9. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
Which of the following elections is not considered a critical election?
1800
1828
1860
1892 (CORRECT)
1932
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10. 5. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
The New Deal Democratic coalition included the new electoral mobilization of
Corporate owners
Plantation owners
Working-class Catholics
School teachers
All of the above
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11. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
The New Deal Democratic coalition included the new electoral mobilization of
Corporate owners
Plantation owners
Working-class Catholics (CORRECT)
School teachers
All of the above
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12. 6. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
The system of 1896 was 36 years of fairly continuous ______ rule.
Whig
Republican
Democrat
Green
Federalist
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13. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
The system of 1896 was 36 years of fairly continuous ______ rule.
Whig
Republican (CORRECT)
Democrat
Green
Federalist
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14. 7. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
When large parts of the citizenry have disengaged from either party, it is known as
realignment.
split-ticket voting.
winner-take-all.
dealignment.
none of the choices.
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15. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
When large parts of the citizenry have disengaged from either party, it is known as
realignment.
split-ticket voting.
winner-take-all.
dealignment. (CORRECT)
none of the choices.
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16. 8. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
Which of the following is true about partisan identification since 1952?
The number of Republicans has gone down consistently.
The number of Democrats has gone up drastically.
There has been no change.
The number of Independents has gone up.
None of the choices.
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17. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
Which of the following is true about partisan identification since 1952?
The number of Republicans has gone down consistently.
The number of Democrats has gone up drastically.
There has been no change.
The number of Independents has gone up. (CORRECT)
None of the choices.
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18. 9. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
____ primaries limit the voting electorate to those who register to vote in one of the parties.
Open
Blanket
Closed
Caucus
None of the choices
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19. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
____ primaries limit the voting electorate to those who register to vote in one of the parties.
Open
Blanket
Closed (CORRECT)
Caucus
None of the choices
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20. 10. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
Which of the following is not a conservative think tank?
Heritage Foundation
Brookings Institution
American Enterprise Institute
Cato Foundation
None of the choices
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21. Democratic Debate, Miroff, Chapter 7
Which of the following is not a conservative think tank?
Heritage Foundation
Brookings Institution (CORRECT)
American Enterprise Institute
Cato Foundation
None of the choices
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