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Study Game - Functions of Political Parties, The Development of American Political PartiesOnline version Use this game to study Topics 5.3 - 5.5 of AP Government. by Zachary Foust 1 Define party identification. a Connection with a political party b Policies supported by a party c Groups that support a party d Time period of party dominance 2 Define party platform. a Connection with a political party b Policies supported by a party c Groups that support a party d Time period of party dominance 3 Define party coalition. a Connection with a political party b Policies supported by a party c Groups that support a party d Time period of party dominance 4 Define party era. a Connection with a political party b Policies supported by a party c Groups that support a party d Time period of party dominance 5 Define straight-ticket voting. a Voting for one party's candidates b Voting for multiple parties' candidates c Seeking candidates for office d Connection with a political party 6 Define split-ticket voting. a Voting for one party's candidates b Voting for multiple parties' candidates c Seeking candidates for office d Connection with a political party 7 Define recruitment. a Voting for one party's candidates b Voting for multiple parties' candidates c Seeking candidates for office d Connection with a political party 8 Define realignment. a Groups shifting party allegiance b Election shifting balance of power c Period of divided governmental control d Time period of party dominance 9 Define critical election. a Groups shifting party allegiance b Election shifting balance of power c Period of divided governmental control d Time period of party dominance 10 Define era of divided government. a Groups shifting party allegiance b Election shifting balance of power c Period of divided governmental control d Time period of party dominance 11 Which of the following are roles of political parties? Choose one or more answers a Political parties are organizations that are specifically described in the Constitution with the purpose of making elections more fair. b Political parties recruit, nominate, and support candidates for political office. c Parties provide labels that voters can use as shortcuts in identifying candidates closer to their own political ideologies. d A party enacts the policy positions of its members and acts as an opposition to the majority party when it is in the minority. 12 Which of the following best describes the difference between straight-ticket voting, and split-ticket voting? a Straight-ticket voting refers to selecting candidates from a single political party, while split-ticket voting refers to selecting candidates from multiple political parties. b Straight-ticket voting refers to selecting candidates for each office on the ballot, while split-ticket voting refers to selecting candidates for only some of the offices on the ballot. c Straight-ticket voting refers to selecting candidates from one racial group, while split-ticket voting refers to selecting candidates from multiple racial and ethnic backgrounds. d Straight-ticket voting refers to filling out a single ballot, while split-ticket voting refers to the completion of multiple ballots. 13 Why are national party organizations struggling? a National party organizations are stuggling because the Constitution limits the candidates that they are allowed to recruit to lawyers and other wealthy individuals. b National party organizations are struggling because new technology has made communication between local chapters more difficult. c National party organizations are struggling because the United States is moving away from a two party system to a multi-party system. d National party organizations are struggling because the campaign finance system restricts their ability to spend money, while outside groups can spend unlimited money. 14 What happened to the percent of Americans who identify as Democrats between 1988 and 2017? a It decreased from 36% to 29%. b It decreased from 31% to 27%. c It increased from 33% to 42%. d It increased from 44% to 47%. 15 What happened to the percent of Americans who identify as Republicans between 1988 and 2017? a It decreased from 36% to 29%. b It decreased from 31% to 27%. c It increased from 33% to 42%. d It increased from 44% to 47%. 16 What happened to the percent of Americans who identify as independents between 1988 and 2017? a It decreased from 36% to 29%. b It decreased from 31% to 27%. c It increased from 33% to 42%. d It increased from 44% to 47%. 17 Why can party platforms be a source of great controversy? a Party platforms can be a source of great controversy because of the difficulty in getting large groups of people to agree on something. b Party platforms can be a source of great controversy because they are required to align with the Constitution. c Party platforms can be a source of great controversy because they are too short to emcompass the beliefs of their members. d Party platforms can be a source of great controversy because they are never subjected to any kind of vote. 18 Which of the following describes how political parties recruit candidates? Choose one or more answers a Parties recruit candidates who once served with the other political party. b Parties recruit candidates who best reflect the party's philosophy. c Parties recruit candidates who will draw voters to them. d Parties recruit candidates who contrast sharply with their opponents. 19 Which of the following describes ways that political parties support candidates? Choose one or more answers a Parties hire political consultants to help them raise money and refine their message. b Parties hire campaign staff. c Parties arrange for public appearances. d Parties openly coordinate their activities with outside groups capable of spending unlimited sums of money. 20 Which of the following describes ways that political parties support candidates? Choose one or more answers a Parties coordinate media strategy. b Parties conduct public opinion polls. c Parties maintain voter databases to collect information about potential voters. d Parties collude with foreign governments to benefit their supporters. 21 How did political party coalitions change during the 1972 election? a White southern voters shifted from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. b The Democratic Party temporarily reclaimed southern whites who had supported Nixon by moblizing born-again Christians. c White working-class voters shifted their allegiance from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. d In the South, the number of conservative Democrats decreased, while the number of conservative Republicans increased, partly due to the support of Evangelical Christians. 22 How did political party coalitions change during the 1976 election? a White southern voters shifted from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. b The Democratic Party temporarily reclaimed southern whites who had supported Nixon by moblizing born-again Christians. c White working-class voters shifted their allegiance from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. d In the South, the number of conservative Democrats decreased, while the number of conservative Republicans increased, partly due to the support of Evangelical Christians. 23 How did political party coalitions change during the 1980 election? a White southern voters shifted from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. b The Democratic Party temporarily reclaimed southern whites who had supported Nixon by moblizing born-again Christians. c White working-class voters shifted their allegiance from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. d In the South, the number of conservative Democrats decreased, while the number of conservative Republicans increased, partly due to the support of Evangelical Christians. 24 How did political party coalitions change during the 2000 election? a White southern voters shifted from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. b The Democratic Party temporarily reclaimed southern whites who had supported Nixon by moblizing born-again Christians. c White working-class voters shifted their allegiance from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. d In the South, the number of conservative Democrats decreased, while the number of conservative Republicans increased, partly due to the support of Evangelical Christians. 25 How did political party coalitions change during the 2010 election? a The Tea Party movement mobilized in opposition to the federal spending supported by President Obama, helping Republicans regain control of the House. b The Democratic Party temporarily reclaimed southern whites who had supported Nixon by moblizing born-again Christians. c White working-class voters shifted their allegiance from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. d In the South, the number of conservative Democrats decreased, while the number of conservative Republicans increased, partly due to the support of Evangelical Christians. 26 How did political party coalitions change during the 2016 election? a The Tea Party movement mobilized in opposition to the federal spending supported by President Obama, helping Republicans regain control of the House. b Both parties experienced challenges from anti-establishment candidates, and the Republicans ultimately gained the support of blue-collar workers. c White working-class voters shifted their allegiance from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. d In the South, the number of conservative Democrats decreased, while the number of conservative Republicans increased, partly due to the support of Evangelical Christians.

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Study Game - Functions of Political Parties, The Development of American Political PartiesOnline version

by Zachary Foust

Define party identification.

Define party platform.

Define party coalition.

Define party era.

Define straight-ticket voting.

Define split-ticket voting.

Define recruitment.

Define realignment.

Define critical election.

Define era of divided government.

Which of the following are roles of political parties?

Which of the following best describes the difference between straight-ticket voting, and split-ticket voting?

Why are national party organizations struggling?

What happened to the percent of Americans who identify as Democrats between 1988 and 2017?

What happened to the percent of Americans who identify as Republicans between 1988 and 2017?

What happened to the percent of Americans who identify as independents between 1988 and 2017?

Why can party platforms be a source of great controversy?

Which of the following describes how political parties recruit candidates?

Which of the following describes ways that political parties support candidates?

Which of the following describes ways that political parties support candidates?

How did political party coalitions change during the 1972 election?

How did political party coalitions change during the 1976 election?

How did political party coalitions change during the 1980 election?

How did political party coalitions change during the 2000 election?

How did political party coalitions change during the 2010 election?

How did political party coalitions change during the 2016 election?