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American Government (POLS 1101): Midterm Review
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A system where each party receives a share of seats in the legislature relative to a popular
vote that party receives.
Proportional Representation
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors.
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors.
Political Efficacy
The feeling that a person can make a difference in the political process.
Rational Choice
The model of voting that argued individuals are self-interested and use a cost-benefit
strategy to determine whether to vote.
Political Movement
An organized campaign on behalf of an issue or policy.
26th Amendment
Lowered the voting age to 18 years old
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote.
Checks and Balances
the easiest way to combat factions' role in government was to create this system.
The Second Era
To the victor goes the spoils
False
The role of political parties typically ends once the election takes place.
True
The big strategy is one that suggest that a candidate focuses on a small number of states with
high amounts of electoral votes.
False
Turnout is higher in off years (Non Presidential Election) than in presidential election
years.
Easier
Proportional representation makes it _?_ for smaller or minor parties to survive in
government.
Closed Primary
A primary election where only registered party members can participate in voting.
Referendum
An election in which voters can accept or reject a piece of legislation or proposed amendment.
One-Party System
A system where in a single political party legally holds power.
Political Parties
An organization of people with shared ideas about government and politics that tr
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors.
Political Efficacy
The feeling that a person can make a difference in the political process.
Rational Choice
The model of voting that argued individuals are self-interested and use a cost-benefit
strategy to determine whether to vote.
Political Movement
An organized campaign on behalf of an issue or policy.
26th Amendment
Lowered the voting age to 18 years old
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote.
Checks and Balances
the easiest way to combat factions' role in government was to create this system.
The Second Era
To the victor goes the spoils
False
The role of political parties typically ends once the election takes place.
True
The big strategy is one that suggest that a candidate focuses on a small number of states with
high amounts of electoral votes.
False
Turnout is higher in off years (Non Presidential Election) than in presidential election
years.
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors.
Easier
Proportional representation makes it _?_ for smaller or minor parties to survive in
government.
Political Efficacy
The feeling that a person can make a difference in the political process.
Closed Primary
A primary election where only registered party members can participate in voting.
Rational Choice
The model of voting that argued individuals are self-interested and use a cost-benefit
strategy to determine whether to vote.
Referendum
An election in which voters can accept or reject a piece of legislation or proposed amendment.
Political Movement
An organized campaign on behalf of an issue or policy.
26th Amendment
Lowered the voting age to 18 years old
One-Party System
A system where in a single political party legally holds power.
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote.
Political Parties
An organization of people with shared ideas about government and politics that tr
Checks and Balances
the easiest way to combat factions' role in government was to create this system.
The Second Era
To the victor goes the spoils
False
The role of political parties typically ends once the election takes place.
True
The big strategy is one that suggest that a candidate focuses on a small number of states with
high amounts of electoral votes.
False
Turnout is higher in off years (Non Presidential Election) than in presidential election
years.
Easier
Proportional representation makes it _?_ for smaller or minor parties to survive in
government.
Closed Primary
A primary election where only registered party members can participate in voting.
Referendum
An election in which voters can accept or reject a piece of legislation or proposed amendment.
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors.
Political Efficacy
The feeling that a person can make a difference in the political process.
One-Party System
A system where in a single political party legally holds power.
Rational Choice
The model of voting that argued individuals are self-interested and use a cost-benefit
strategy to determine whether to vote.
Political Parties
An organization of people with shared ideas about government and politics that tr
Political Movement
An organized campaign on behalf of an issue or policy.
26th Amendment
Lowered the voting age to 18 years old
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote.
Checks and Balances
the easiest way to combat factions' role in government was to create this system.
The Second Era
To the victor goes the spoils
False
The role of political parties typically ends once the election takes place.
True
The big strategy is one that suggest that a candidate focuses on a small number of states with
high amounts of electoral votes.
False
Turnout is higher in off years (Non Presidential Election) than in presidential election
years.
Easier
Proportional representation makes it _?_ for smaller or minor parties to survive in
government.
Closed Primary
A primary election where only registered party members can participate in voting.
Referendum
An election in which voters can accept or reject a piece of legislation or proposed amendment.
One-Party System
A system where in a single political party legally holds power.
Political Parties
An organization of people with shared ideas about government and politics that tr
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors. Political Efficacy
Rational Choice
The model of voting that argued individuals are self-interested and use a cost-benefit
strategy to determine whether to vote. Political Move
The Second Era
To the victor goes the spoils. False
Closed Primary
A primary election where only registered party members can participate in
voting.Referendum
False
Political parties are static entities
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors. Political Efficacy
Rational Choice
The model of voting that argued individuals are self-interested and use a cost-benefit
strategy to determine whether to vote. Political Move
The Second Era
To the victor goes the spoils. False
Closed Primary
A primary election where only registered party members can participate in
voting.Referendum
False
Political parties are static entities
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors. Political Efficacy
Rational Choice
The model of voting that argued individuals are self-interested and use a cost-benefit
strategy to determine whether to vote. Political Move
The Second Era
To the victor goes the spoils. False
Closed Primary
A primary election where only registered party members can participate in
voting.Referendum
False
Political parties are static entities
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors. Political Efficacy
Rational Choice
The model of voting that argued individuals are self-interested and use a cost-benefit
strategy to determine whether to vote. Political Move
The Second Era
To the victor goes the spoils. False
Closed Primary
A primary election where only registered party members can participate in
voting.Referendum
False
Political parties are static entities
Which of the following is NOT the role of a political party?
Paying the candidates for political favors. Political Efficacy
Rational Choice
The model of voting that argued individuals are self-interested and use a cost-benefit
strategy to determine whether to vote. Political Move
The Second Era
To the victor goes the spoils. False
Closed Primary
A primary election where only registered party members can participate in
voting.Referendum
False
Political parties are static entities