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Which of the following special interest groups gave 80% of their political contributions to Democrats for much of the 20th century?
a) labor
b) real estate
c) doctors
d) the peace movement

The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often considered the heyday of the
a) sponsored party
b) political machine
c) ideological party
d) political action committees (PAC)

Recent ideological trends in the major parties indicate that
a) both parties have become more conservative.
b) both parties have become more liberal.
c) the Democrats have become more liberal, the Republicans more conservative.
d) the Republicans have become more liberal, the Democrats more conservative.

A New Yorker who was opposed to increased military spending and the death penalty was most likely to belong to which party?
a) Republican
b) Whig
c) Democrat
d) Federalist

The first Republican party was founded
a) in Washington D.C. by Abe Lincoln
b) in Ohio by James Buchanon
c) in Jackson, MI in 1856.
d) in 1828 by Andrew Jakson.

During the 19th century this man organized the first Democratic Party.
a) Thomas Jefferson
b) John Adams
c) George Washington
d) Andrew Jackson

Candidates for public office in America are chosen by primary elections in
a) all states.
b) most states.
c) about half the states.
d) very few states.

A shifting of party coalition grouping in thhe electorate that remains in place for several elections is known as
a) party realignment
b) an electoral tsunami
c) ticket-splitting
d) a coalitional government

A labor union like the UAW is an example of a(n)
a) trade association group
b) economic interest group
c) political action group
d) public interest group

Political parties and special interest group activities are protected in the Constitution by the
a) 14th amendment
b) 2nd amendment
c) 6th amendment
d) 1st amendment

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