1) Who ran under the Reform Party?
A) Ross Perot
B) Jesse Ventura
C) Pat Buchanan
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.
2) What is the most important function of national party chair?
A) to draft the platform
B) to raise money
C) to recruit candidates
D) to organize workshops for party volunteers
E) to distribute patronage
3) Every four years the parties nominate a presidential candidate through a
A) party platform.
B) smoke-filled-room procedure.
C) national convention.
D) conference committee.
E) national nominating committee.
4) The smallest unit of the party organization is
A) the county.
B) the district.
C) the region.
D) the state.
E) the precinct.
5) Organizations created to circumvent the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act that can receive
unlimited campaign donations are called
A) cluster clucks.
B) money grinders.
C) BCRAnaires.
D) dolezzas.
E) 527 groups.
6) Think tanks influence
A) party positions.
B) campaign funding.
C) congressional reformation.
D) social capital.
E) secular realignments.
7) Which of the following think tanks is more scholarly and less partisan?
A) the American Enterprise Institute
B) the Heritage Foundation
C) the Cato Institute
D) the Brookings Institution
E) the Open Society Institute
8) Which of the following was virtually unregulated?
A) soft money
B) hard money
C) campaign contributions to a political party
D) campaign contributions to a candidate
E) campaign contributions to a political action committee
9) Which of the following most accurately describes fundraising in the 2006 midterm elections?
A) Democrats raised nearly $100 million more than Republicans raised.
B) Republicans raised nearly $100 million more than Democrats raised.
C) Democrats and Republicans raised nearly equal amounts of money.
D) Democrats raised about half as much money as Republicans raised.
E) Republicans raised more money than the Democrats because Republicans accepted soft
money while Democrats did not.
10) Howard Dean revolutionized the use of
A) the plum book for rewarding patronage.
B) the Internet for raising campaign money.
C) the ʺMain Streetʺ Internet site.
D) soft money.
E) EMILYʹs List.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Sabato 12.2 Pages 226-33
1) Who ran a political machine?
A) William Tweed
B) Andrew Jackson
C) John Fre´mont
D) Barry Goldwater
E) Peter Wright
2) In a direct primary system, who selects party candidates?
A) political machines
B) party bosses
C) qualified voters
D) party conventions
E) party leaders
3) Progressives embraced
A) civil service laws.
B) political machines.
C) patronage.
D) strong political parties.
E) party conventions.
4) Civil service laws require
A) compulsory voting.
B) compulsory education through the tenth grade.
C) patronage.
D) appointment based on merit.
E) ticket splitting.
5) The decline in 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.
E) logrolling.
6) A shifting of party coalition groupings in the electorate that remains in place for several
elections is known as
A) punctuated misalignment.
B) an electoral tsunami.
C) ticket splitting.
D) party realignment.
E) a coalitional government.
7) Which of the following was a critical election?
A) James Polk in 1844
B) Franklin Pierce in 1852
C) Grover Cleveland in 1884
D) Franklin Roosevelt in 1932
E) Dwight Eisenhower in 1952
8) Where can one find proportional representation?
A) in the Senate
B) in the presidency
C) in Europe
D) in the California legislature
E) in the Nebraska legislature
9) Congressional elections use a
A) winner-take-all system.
B) proportional representation system.
C) instant runoff system.
D) party machine system.
E) platform party system.
10) Who ran under the Bull Moose Party?
A) George Wallace
B) Ross Perot
C) Theodore Roosevelt
D) Oliver North
E) Bernie Sanders
A) William Tweed
B) Andrew Jackson
C) John Fre´mont
D) Barry Goldwater
E) Peter Wright
2) In a direct primary system, who selects party candidates?
A) political machines
B) party bosses
C) qualified voters
D) party conventions
E) party leaders
3) Progressives embraced
A) civil service laws.
B) political machines.
C) patronage.
D) strong political parties.
E) party conventions.
4) Civil service laws require
A) compulsory voting.
B) compulsory education through the tenth grade.
C) patronage.
D) appointment based on merit.
E) ticket splitting.
5) The decline in 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.
E) logrolling.
6) A shifting of party coalition groupings in the electorate that remains in place for several
elections is known as
A) punctuated misalignment.
B) an electoral tsunami.
C) ticket splitting.
D) party realignment.
E) a coalitional government.
7) Which of the following was a critical election?
A) James Polk in 1844
B) Franklin Pierce in 1852
C) Grover Cleveland in 1884
D) Franklin Roosevelt in 1932
E) Dwight Eisenhower in 1952
8) Where can one find proportional representation?
A) in the Senate
B) in the presidency
C) in Europe
D) in the California legislature
E) in the Nebraska legislature
9) Congressional elections use a
A) winner-take-all system.
B) proportional representation system.
C) instant runoff system.
D) party machine system.
E) platform party system.
10) Who ran under the Bull Moose Party?
A) George Wallace
B) Ross Perot
C) Theodore Roosevelt
D) Oliver North
E) Bernie Sanders
Thursday, October 27, 2011
12.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) During their 2004 convention, Democrats argued that
A) George W. Bushʹs tax cuts slashed the deficit.
B) George W. Bushʹs tax cuts benefited the wealthy.
C) Congress should enact a ban on late-term abortions.
D) the federal government should define marriage.
E) All of the above.
2) During their 2004 convention, Republicans highlighted
A) the success of George W. Bushʹs Supreme Court appointees.
B) the shrinking national debt.
C) the success of the war in Iraq.
D) the importance of strong social welfare policies.
E) All of the above.
3) Identify the following position from one of the major partyʹs 2004 platform: ʺ....economic
prosperity is essential to environmental progress. That belief is supported by compelling
historical evidence.ʺ
A) the Democratic position on economic development
B) the Republican position on economic development
C) the Democratic position on the environment
D) the Republican position on the environment
E) The Democratic position on the trade deficit
4) The office holders who organize themselves and pursue policy objectives under a party label
are referred to as the
A) organizational party.
B) campaign party.
C) governmental party.
D) objectives party.
E) political party.
5) What did George Washington say about political parties in his farewell address?
A) ʺDemocracy is unthinkable save in terms of parties.ʺ
B) ʺMy fellow Americans, I must warn you that the party is over.ʺ
C) ʺIt has become increasingly clear to me that the party has just begun! Long live
American political parties.ʺ
D) Washington begged his fellow countrymen to disband the Federalist Party and institute
the Whig Party.
E) Washington warned the nation against parties.
6) Party politics was nearly suspended during the
A) Roaring Twenties.
B) Era of Good Feelings.
C) Progressive Era.
D) Populist Era.
E) 1920s.
7) What does the Constitution say about political parties?
A) ʺElections shall be Mediated by exactly two Political Parties.ʺ
B) ʺCongress shall organize itself by Majority and Minority Party, in accordance with the
Results of the most recent Election.ʺ
C) ʺThe number of Political Parties shall not be limited, but no Party shall gain access to any
Ballot or Ticket without the receipt of five per cent of the Vote in the preceding Election.ʺ
D) ʺAs Democracy is unthinkable save in terms of Parties, the Right of the People to form
and keep Parties shall not be abridged.ʺ
E) The Constitution does not mention political parties.
8) In 1832, who was nominated in the first large national party nominating convention?
A) Henry Clay
B) Andrew Jackson
C) James Monroe
D) James Madison
E) John Adams
9) A party organization that recruits its members with tangible incentives such as jobs and is
characterized by a high degree of control over member activity is called a
A) mob. B) machine. C) patron. D) boss. E) patriarch.
10) 1874 to 1912 represents the
A) Responsible Party System.
B) Era of Good Feelings.
C) Age of Aquarius.
D) Christian Democratic Party Era.
E) Golden Age of parties.
A) George W. Bushʹs tax cuts slashed the deficit.
B) George W. Bushʹs tax cuts benefited the wealthy.
C) Congress should enact a ban on late-term abortions.
D) the federal government should define marriage.
E) All of the above.
2) During their 2004 convention, Republicans highlighted
A) the success of George W. Bushʹs Supreme Court appointees.
B) the shrinking national debt.
C) the success of the war in Iraq.
D) the importance of strong social welfare policies.
E) All of the above.
3) Identify the following position from one of the major partyʹs 2004 platform: ʺ....economic
prosperity is essential to environmental progress. That belief is supported by compelling
historical evidence.ʺ
A) the Democratic position on economic development
B) the Republican position on economic development
C) the Democratic position on the environment
D) the Republican position on the environment
E) The Democratic position on the trade deficit
4) The office holders who organize themselves and pursue policy objectives under a party label
are referred to as the
A) organizational party.
B) campaign party.
C) governmental party.
D) objectives party.
E) political party.
5) What did George Washington say about political parties in his farewell address?
A) ʺDemocracy is unthinkable save in terms of parties.ʺ
B) ʺMy fellow Americans, I must warn you that the party is over.ʺ
C) ʺIt has become increasingly clear to me that the party has just begun! Long live
American political parties.ʺ
D) Washington begged his fellow countrymen to disband the Federalist Party and institute
the Whig Party.
E) Washington warned the nation against parties.
6) Party politics was nearly suspended during the
A) Roaring Twenties.
B) Era of Good Feelings.
C) Progressive Era.
D) Populist Era.
E) 1920s.
7) What does the Constitution say about political parties?
A) ʺElections shall be Mediated by exactly two Political Parties.ʺ
B) ʺCongress shall organize itself by Majority and Minority Party, in accordance with the
Results of the most recent Election.ʺ
C) ʺThe number of Political Parties shall not be limited, but no Party shall gain access to any
Ballot or Ticket without the receipt of five per cent of the Vote in the preceding Election.ʺ
D) ʺAs Democracy is unthinkable save in terms of Parties, the Right of the People to form
and keep Parties shall not be abridged.ʺ
E) The Constitution does not mention political parties.
8) In 1832, who was nominated in the first large national party nominating convention?
A) Henry Clay
B) Andrew Jackson
C) James Monroe
D) James Madison
E) John Adams
9) A party organization that recruits its members with tangible incentives such as jobs and is
characterized by a high degree of control over member activity is called a
A) mob. B) machine. C) patron. D) boss. E) patriarch.
10) 1874 to 1912 represents the
A) Responsible Party System.
B) Era of Good Feelings.
C) Age of Aquarius.
D) Christian Democratic Party Era.
E) Golden Age of parties.
Monday, October 24, 2011
READING GUIDE FOR FEDERALIST #10
1. According to Madison, what conditions have historically plagued “popular governments?”
Instability, injustice, confusion.
2. Had the US effectively dealt with these conditions? Explain.
No. There have been “improvements” in the US, but there are “complaints” from “virtuous citizens” that the government is unstable, that the public good is disregarded, and that measures are decided by an “overbearing majority.”
3. Describe the two methods of removing the causes of factions.
1) Destroying liberty.
2) Giving every citizen the same opinions, passions and interests.
4. Describe Madison’s position on these two methods.
1) Destroying liberty is a remedy that is worse than the disease.
2) Giving every citizen the same opinions, passions and interests is impractical because of the natural diversity of people.
5. What is the most common cause of faction?
The unequal distribution of property, or wealth: property owners v. non-property owners, creditors v. debtors, landed wealth v. manufacturing wealth.
6. Is the “republican principle” more effective in controlling the effects of a minority faction or a majority faction? Explain.
It is more effective in controlling the effects of a minority faction because a simple majority vote will thwart the will of a minority. A majority faction, however, may sacrifice both the public good and the rights of citizens through its sheer voting power.
7. Is a republic or a pure democracy more suitable for controlling the effects of factions? List the differences that Madison cites between these two forms of government.
A republic is more suitable than a pure democracy.
1) A republic delegates the chores of government to a small number of elected citizens.
2) A republic includes a greater number of citizens and a larger geographical area.
8. What are the benefits when there is a “delegation of the government to a small number of citizens?”
Such a body may include citizens of wisdom, patriotism, and love of justice who better understand the true interest of their nation. The danger, however, is that men of “sinister designs” may be elected but then betray the public good.
9. Why is a large republic more likely to control the effects of a faction than a small republic?
The larger the number of citizens, the less likely it is that unworthy candidates can get away with the practice of their “vicious arts.”
A large territory would be more likely to have a large number of interests. With such a large number of interests, it is less likely that one interest could monopolize power.
Instability, injustice, confusion.
2. Had the US effectively dealt with these conditions? Explain.
No. There have been “improvements” in the US, but there are “complaints” from “virtuous citizens” that the government is unstable, that the public good is disregarded, and that measures are decided by an “overbearing majority.”
3. Describe the two methods of removing the causes of factions.
1) Destroying liberty.
2) Giving every citizen the same opinions, passions and interests.
4. Describe Madison’s position on these two methods.
1) Destroying liberty is a remedy that is worse than the disease.
2) Giving every citizen the same opinions, passions and interests is impractical because of the natural diversity of people.
5. What is the most common cause of faction?
The unequal distribution of property, or wealth: property owners v. non-property owners, creditors v. debtors, landed wealth v. manufacturing wealth.
6. Is the “republican principle” more effective in controlling the effects of a minority faction or a majority faction? Explain.
It is more effective in controlling the effects of a minority faction because a simple majority vote will thwart the will of a minority. A majority faction, however, may sacrifice both the public good and the rights of citizens through its sheer voting power.
7. Is a republic or a pure democracy more suitable for controlling the effects of factions? List the differences that Madison cites between these two forms of government.
A republic is more suitable than a pure democracy.
1) A republic delegates the chores of government to a small number of elected citizens.
2) A republic includes a greater number of citizens and a larger geographical area.
8. What are the benefits when there is a “delegation of the government to a small number of citizens?”
Such a body may include citizens of wisdom, patriotism, and love of justice who better understand the true interest of their nation. The danger, however, is that men of “sinister designs” may be elected but then betray the public good.
9. Why is a large republic more likely to control the effects of a faction than a small republic?
The larger the number of citizens, the less likely it is that unworthy candidates can get away with the practice of their “vicious arts.”
A large territory would be more likely to have a large number of interests. With such a large number of interests, it is less likely that one interest could monopolize power.
READING GUIDE FOR FEDERALIST #51
1. What is essential to the “preservation of liberty?” How should this “be so constituted?”
Each department should have a will of its own. Each department should be politically independent of the others, i.e. each should have as little agency as possible in the appointment of the others.
2. Explain the following: “A dependence upon the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.”
Elections are important to resist tyranny, but they are not enough. Other measures are needed. Madison goes on to describe the roles of separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism in this regard throughout the balance of this essay.
3. In a republican government, which branch is the strongest? Identify three ways of “remedying this inconveniency.”
The legislature.
1. Dividing Congress.
2. Giving the two houses of Congress two different means of election,
3. Fortifying the executive, e.g. with a veto
4. List two ways in which the federal system of the US “places that system in a very interesting point of view,” i.e. protects against tyranny.
1) In the “compound republic” of the US, power is divided between two distinct levels of government, i.e. state governments and the national government, and then each level in turn subdivides itself; hence a “double security.”
2) The multiplicity of interests within the US will make it unlikely that tyranny will develop. In a small republic, there is a greater chance that a majority faction will develop and oppress the people. In a large republic, there is less chance that this will occur simply because the nation is so vast and because there are so many interests present.
*** Make sure that you know the role of the following “auxiliary precautions” in guarding against tyranny:
• Separation of powers
• Checks and balances
• Federalism
Each department should have a will of its own. Each department should be politically independent of the others, i.e. each should have as little agency as possible in the appointment of the others.
2. Explain the following: “A dependence upon the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.”
Elections are important to resist tyranny, but they are not enough. Other measures are needed. Madison goes on to describe the roles of separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism in this regard throughout the balance of this essay.
3. In a republican government, which branch is the strongest? Identify three ways of “remedying this inconveniency.”
The legislature.
1. Dividing Congress.
2. Giving the two houses of Congress two different means of election,
3. Fortifying the executive, e.g. with a veto
4. List two ways in which the federal system of the US “places that system in a very interesting point of view,” i.e. protects against tyranny.
1) In the “compound republic” of the US, power is divided between two distinct levels of government, i.e. state governments and the national government, and then each level in turn subdivides itself; hence a “double security.”
2) The multiplicity of interests within the US will make it unlikely that tyranny will develop. In a small republic, there is a greater chance that a majority faction will develop and oppress the people. In a large republic, there is less chance that this will occur simply because the nation is so vast and because there are so many interests present.
*** Make sure that you know the role of the following “auxiliary precautions” in guarding against tyranny:
• Separation of powers
• Checks and balances
• Federalism
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Out Sick Today and Tomorrow!!!
Class,
So sorry but I am pretty sick with a bronchial infection that will have me out definitely tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be back on Thursday. You will have the same Sub. Hope that's okay.
You guys will work on your flashcards for the first 15-20 minutes, then you will work on your Pew Study Notes for Unit 3-with a partner if desire. Sorry to be away from you. See you hopefully Thursday!
Mr. B.
So sorry but I am pretty sick with a bronchial infection that will have me out definitely tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be back on Thursday. You will have the same Sub. Hope that's okay.
You guys will work on your flashcards for the first 15-20 minutes, then you will work on your Pew Study Notes for Unit 3-with a partner if desire. Sorry to be away from you. See you hopefully Thursday!
Mr. B.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Chapter 16.4 Pages 604 to 611
1) In 1995, Congress passed lobbying reform that focuses on
A) disclosure requirements.
B) prohibiting lobbying by former members of Congress.
C) prohibiting lobbying on behalf of issues that are the subjects of pending legislation.
D) limiting the amount of money that can be spent for lobbying.
E) reducing the influence of the Federalist Society.
2) Which of the following is a provision of the Ethics in Government Act?
A) Former members of Congress are prohibited from becoming lobbyists.
B) Former executive branch employees can not become lobbyists on any matter before their
former agency for one year.
C) Federal judges can not accept education junkets from interest groups.
D) Current members of Congress can not lobby other members of Congress.
E) Former members of Congress are prohibited from eating in the Capitol dining rooms if
they have become lobbyists.
3) In recent years, EMILYʹs List has helped to elect
A) Republican women.
B) pro-choice women.
C) Log Cabin Republicans.
D) George W. Bush and other prominent Republicans.
E) members of labor unions.
4) Most interest group members are
A) policy entrepreneurs.
B) patrons.
C) actively involved in group activities.
D) dues-paying members who do not participate in other ways.
E) leaders.
5) 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 groups activities and meetings.
E) limit their membership to the one group they care most strongly about.
6) What is a collective good?
A) something of value that cannot be withheld from a nonmember
B) something of value that only goes to dues-paying members
C) something that improves society
D) something an interest group might offer its members to avoid the free rider problem
E) something that promotes economic growth
7) The free rider problem is
A) an incentive to join an interest group.
B) a disincentive to join an interest group.
C) the ability of group members to join aligned groups at discounted rates.
D) the tendency for citizens to belong to more than one group.
E) the tendency for group members to pay dues but not otherwise participate in other
group activities.
8) Why does the American Automobile Association offer roadside assistance to its members?
A) because it is required by law to provide roadside assistance
B) because it is a collective good
C) because it is a material benefit that can help overcome the free rider problem
D) because a patron donated a lot of money on the condition that roadside assistance be
given ʺto all stranded motoristsʺ
E) because interest groups are prohibited from giving donations to political campaigns
9) George Soros is a
A) patron to progressive organizations.
B) patron to libertarian organizations.
C) patron to conservative organizations.
D) rank-and-file member of MoveOn.org.
E) rank-and-file member of the Christian Coalition.
10) Some people argue that government should not impose regulations on interest group activities
because
A) there is an upper-class bias in interest group activity.
B) doing so may stifle political speech.
C) the First Amendment applies to individuals and not to groups.
D) citizens have the right to know how and in what capacity an interest group is acting.
E) the government needs to ensure that different groups have an equal ability to influence
government.
A) disclosure requirements.
B) prohibiting lobbying by former members of Congress.
C) prohibiting lobbying on behalf of issues that are the subjects of pending legislation.
D) limiting the amount of money that can be spent for lobbying.
E) reducing the influence of the Federalist Society.
2) Which of the following is a provision of the Ethics in Government Act?
A) Former members of Congress are prohibited from becoming lobbyists.
B) Former executive branch employees can not become lobbyists on any matter before their
former agency for one year.
C) Federal judges can not accept education junkets from interest groups.
D) Current members of Congress can not lobby other members of Congress.
E) Former members of Congress are prohibited from eating in the Capitol dining rooms if
they have become lobbyists.
3) In recent years, EMILYʹs List has helped to elect
A) Republican women.
B) pro-choice women.
C) Log Cabin Republicans.
D) George W. Bush and other prominent Republicans.
E) members of labor unions.
4) Most interest group members are
A) policy entrepreneurs.
B) patrons.
C) actively involved in group activities.
D) dues-paying members who do not participate in other ways.
E) leaders.
5) 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 groups activities and meetings.
E) limit their membership to the one group they care most strongly about.
6) What is a collective good?
A) something of value that cannot be withheld from a nonmember
B) something of value that only goes to dues-paying members
C) something that improves society
D) something an interest group might offer its members to avoid the free rider problem
E) something that promotes economic growth
7) The free rider problem is
A) an incentive to join an interest group.
B) a disincentive to join an interest group.
C) the ability of group members to join aligned groups at discounted rates.
D) the tendency for citizens to belong to more than one group.
E) the tendency for group members to pay dues but not otherwise participate in other
group activities.
8) Why does the American Automobile Association offer roadside assistance to its members?
A) because it is required by law to provide roadside assistance
B) because it is a collective good
C) because it is a material benefit that can help overcome the free rider problem
D) because a patron donated a lot of money on the condition that roadside assistance be
given ʺto all stranded motoristsʺ
E) because interest groups are prohibited from giving donations to political campaigns
9) George Soros is a
A) patron to progressive organizations.
B) patron to libertarian organizations.
C) patron to conservative organizations.
D) rank-and-file member of MoveOn.org.
E) rank-and-file member of the Christian Coalition.
10) Some people argue that government should not impose regulations on interest group activities
because
A) there is an upper-class bias in interest group activity.
B) doing so may stifle political speech.
C) the First Amendment applies to individuals and not to groups.
D) citizens have the right to know how and in what capacity an interest group is acting.
E) the government needs to ensure that different groups have an equal ability to influence
government.
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