Chapter 11 & 12 Government

The highlight of the national party conventions is the casting of the Electoral College votes. (T/F)

Minor parties have played a more important role in the United States than in virtually any other democratic nation. (T/F)

The competitive two-party system has always featured prominently in the United States. (T/F)

Barriers to minor-party success in the United States include the rules for public financing of presidential elections and the Electoral College system. (T/F)

One of the various activities that parties engage in is __________.

What are some of the major barriers to minor-party political success?

In what way do minor parties make a significant contribution to the political system?

Which of the following is a minor party that was formed to oppose desegregation?

What typically precedes a party realignment?

When was the Era of Good Feelings?

The most visible instrument that parties use to formulate, convey, and promote public policy is __________.

What institutional feature of U.S. politics hinders the success of minor parties?

Which of the following years was a critical election?

The __________ is the formal governing body of both major parties.

The Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee focus on __________.

A __________ is when a party's base of supporters undergoes a rapid, fundamental, and enduring alteration.

When can a party officially change its platform?

A critical election is typically associated with __________.

Who was the first chief executive to win the White House as the nominee of a truly national, popularly based political party following the first national party convention in 1832?

Organizations that used tangible incentives such as jobs and favors to win loyalty among voters are known as _________________________.

The _________________________ is the site for the approval of the party platform every four years.

_________________________ achieve their greatest successes when they incorporate new ideas or alienated groups or nominate attractive candidates.

A _________________________ is a dramatic shift in partisan preferences that drastically alters the political landscape.