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EGCC American Government PSC101 - Ch. 9 Quiz - Political Parties (Qs & As)
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EGCC American Government PSC101 -Ch. 9 Quiz - Political Parties (Qs & As)
Which of the following increased the partisan divide? Correct Ans-Gerrymandering
What is gerrymandering? Correct Ans-Manipulation of legislative districts in favor of a
candidate
Which type of election requires the winning candidate to receive at least 50 percent of the
votes? Correct Ans-Majoritarian voting
According to which election rule does the candidate with the most votes win, despite share of
the votes? Correct Ans-Plurality voting
The two-party system is rooted in the division between the _____________. Correct Ans-
Federalists vs. Jeffersonian Republicans
When a crosscutting issue splits the party-in-the-electorate, this is know as _______. Correct
Ans-party realignment
When the Progressive party dissolved around 1916, most members returned to the
_______. Correct Ans-Republican Party
When parties are polarized, they can be characterized as what? Correct Ans-Homogeneous
Which of the following distinguishes political parties from interest groups? Correct Ans-
Running candidates for office
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