Chapter 5 Government

What is the term that describes a firm allegiance to a political party is the basis for government action?

• Precinct

• Partisanship

• Ward

• Consensus

Nominations are made within the party.

• Multiparty Arrangement

• Ideological Parties

• National Convention

• Intraparty Process

What do we call it when there is a general agreement between various groups on fundamental matters?

• Consensus

• Partisanship

• Whole party agreement

• Coalition

The party that controls the executive branch--the presidency and the national level or the governorship at the State level.

• Political Power

• Party in Power

• Intraparty

• Major Party

What are the names of parties that have broken off of one of the major parties?

• Economic Protest Parties

• Ideological Parties

• Splinter Parties

• Single Issues Parties

Parties based on a particular set of beliefs, which consists of a comprehensive view of social, economic, and political matters.

• Single Issues Parties

• Ideological Parties

• Economic Protest Parties

• Splinter Parties

What do we call a unit into which cities are often divided for the election of city council members?

• Ward

• Coalition

• Consensus

• Precinct

A union of many people of diverse interests who come together to get their candidates elected to public office or to share power.

• Consensus

• Partisanship

• Coalition

• None of the above

What is the smallest unit of election administration?

• Ward

• Coalition

• Minor Parties

• Precinct

Parties rooted in periods of economic discontent

• Ideological Parties

• Splinter Parties

• Economic De-stress Parties

• Economic Protest Parties