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Senators John McCain and Russell Feingold cosponsored legislation that
Question 1 of 50
A.mandated a cleaner environment.
B.prohibited the sale of certain guns.
C.reformed health care provisions.
D.discouraged drunk driving.
E.reformed campaign finance.
Question 2 of 50
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An election signaling the significant change in popular allegiance from one party to another is a
election.
A.dealignment
B.realignment
C.critical
D.transformational
E.party era
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Realignment refers to a
A.substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and
groups, usually resulting in a change in policy direction.
B.trend among voters to identify themselves as independents rather than as
members of a major party.
C.trend among voters to identify themselves as third-party members rather than
as members of a major party.
D.period of time when party members become more loyal to their political
party.
E.period of time when party activists become less ideological.
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The party organization is essential because it
A.translates the wishes of voters into policy.
B.helps party candidates win elections.
C.provides a solid base of support for party candidates.
D.increases party discipline.
E.prevents strong third parties from emerging.
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Dealignment is an indication that
A.political parties’ bases are weakening.
B.party discipline in government is waning.
C.people see significant differences between the parties’ platforms.
D.party activists are becoming more opposed to the other party’s platforms.
E.people are more likely to align with a minor party.
Question 6 of 50
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What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win a presidential election?
A.250
B.435
C.270
D.280
E.538
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A party caucus is a meeting of
A.the state party committee to assign delegates to the national convention.
B.state politicians who send themselves to the national convention.
C.local party members who choose delegates for the national convention.
D.voters to decide which parties make it onto the ballot.
E.the party national leadership to plan the presidential convention.
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The Constitution dictates that each state has
A.an equal number of electors.
B.a choice over how many electors it will have.
C.one elector for each senator and representative.
D.fewer electors if the presidential or vice presidential candidates are not from
their state.
E.a minimum of two electors.
Question 9 of 50
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Faithless electors are electors who
A.vote their conscience rather than for the candidate they were pledged to
support in the electoral college.
B.have a position of trust with the federal government in violation of the
Constitution.
C.refuse to pledge support to a candidate before the election.
D.neglect to vote for any presidential candidate.
E.are regular voters who refuse to vote because the lack political efficacy.
Question 10 of 50
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All states except Maine
A.have their state legislatures pick their...