AP Gov 1 5.3-5 Political Parties, Change & 3rd Party Influence

The process of political socialization contributes to party identification. Which of the following is the most influential factor in political socialization?

• Media exposure

• Family influence

• Higher education

• Peer groups

The shift of Southern voters from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party during the late 20th century is best explained by:

• Economic downturns affecting the South

• Changes in civil rights policies

• Increased immigration to the South

• The rise of third-party candidates

A political party undergoes realignment when:

• A third party wins the presidency

• Large groups of voters shift their allegiance to a different party

• The federal government bans political parties

• The Supreme Court rules on campaign finance reform

Candidate-centered campaigns have changed political parties by:

• Strengthening party leadership over candidates

• Reducing the role of individual candidates in elections

• Weakening party influence as candidates rely more on personal branding and media

• Eliminating the need for campaign fundraising

Party dealignment occurs when:

• Voters become more attached to political parties

• Voters abandon their party affiliations and become independent

• A new party replaces an existing major party

• The federal government restricts party membership

Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of third parties?

• The dominance of the 2 main political parties

• The impact of economic recessions

• The Civil Rights Movement and changes in party platforms

• The expansion of voting rights to younger voters

What is one of the primary roles of political parties?

• Creating and introducing laws

• Nominating candidates and winning elections

• Managing the economy

• Enforcing laws

What do political parties outline?

• A country's economic policies

• A party’s beliefs, goals, and policy positions

• International relations strategies

• Military strategies

What is the political situation called when the presidency and one or both houses of Congress are controlled by different parties?

• Unified government

• Divided government

• Single-party rule

• Bipartisan control

What factors can influence shifts in political landscapes and population dynamics?

• Social movements

• Changes in public opinion and demographic shifts

• Natural disasters

• Scientific discoveries