AP US Government Chapter 8 Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Explain the three heads of the political party in the expression"a three-headed political
giant" - ✔✔The party:
In the electorate
As an organization
In government
What are the five tasks political parties should perform if they are to serve as an
effective linkage institution? - ✔✔-pick candidates
-run campaigns
-give cues to voters
-articulate policies
-coordinate policy making
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, What two clear patterns regarding party identification have been evident in recent
elections? - ✔✔-democrats and republicans are now on an even slate compared to the
previous years where democrats used to greatly out number republicans
-since 2012, 42% of the population identified themselves as independent
What are the differences between closed and open primaries? - ✔✔Closed: elections to
select party nominees. Only people who have registered with the party can vote for the
party's candidates. Encourages party loyalty
Open: elections to select party nominees. Voters can decide on Election Day whether
they want to participate in democratic or republican contests
What is the function of each of the following national party organizations? -
✔✔National convention: write party's platform and nominate it's candidates for
president and vice-president
National committee: keep party operating between conventions
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Explain the three heads of the political party in the expression"a three-headed political
giant" - ✔✔The party:
In the electorate
As an organization
In government
What are the five tasks political parties should perform if they are to serve as an
effective linkage institution? - ✔✔-pick candidates
-run campaigns
-give cues to voters
-articulate policies
-coordinate policy making
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, What two clear patterns regarding party identification have been evident in recent
elections? - ✔✔-democrats and republicans are now on an even slate compared to the
previous years where democrats used to greatly out number republicans
-since 2012, 42% of the population identified themselves as independent
What are the differences between closed and open primaries? - ✔✔Closed: elections to
select party nominees. Only people who have registered with the party can vote for the
party's candidates. Encourages party loyalty
Open: elections to select party nominees. Voters can decide on Election Day whether
they want to participate in democratic or republican contests
What is the function of each of the following national party organizations? -
✔✔National convention: write party's platform and nominate it's candidates for
president and vice-president
National committee: keep party operating between conventions
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