Political Parties Interest Groups Vol I Question Preview (ID: 37724)


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In direct primary elction systems, who elects party candidates?
a) qualified voters
b) party bosses
c) political machines
d) party leaders

Which of the following explain why middle aged voters lean towards the Republican Party?
a) They are anticipating retirement and the need for medical care from the government.
b) They can relate to today's youth.
c) They are at the height of their careers and earning potential.
d) They ar anticipating retirement and the need for income security from the government

Most interest group members are
a) patrons
b) leaders
c) actively involved in group activities
d) dues paying members who do not participate in other ways

How is an interest group different from a political party?
a) Interest groups have no legal status in the election process.
b) Interest groups often support candidates for elected office.
c) Membership in an interest group is non-restrictive
d) Interest groups attempt to control government.

The decline in the influence of political parties brought about by the Progressive era reforms has led to
a) party machines
b) candidate centered politics
c) party realignment
d) secular realignment

Which of the following is a single issue special interest group?
a) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
b) U.S. Chamber of Commerce
c) National Rifle Association
d) MoveOn.org

Today's young voters (18-24) are most likely to be
a) Republican
b) Communist
c) Socialist
d) Democrats

Members of which of the following groups are most likely to support Democrats?
a) the wealthy.
b) the working class.
c) Asians
d) middle aged men

Those who join interest groups tend to
a) have higher levels of income and education
b) be blue-collar workers
c) be members of a labor union
d) be deeply involved in the group's activities and meetings

The number of self declared independents has
a) declined by 25% in the last decade
b) increased to about 10% of the population
c) stayed constant since 1990
d) increased to about 40% of the population

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