Which of the following is the most important influence on the choice made by voters in presidential elections?
A) Partisan identification
B) Party platform adopted at the national convention
C) Vice-presidential running mate
D) Endorsement by political incumbents
E) Appeal of the candidates' spouses
Answer: A) Partisan identification
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Although a myth, _________________frequently causes candidates to believe their positions were what brought electoral victory
a. party support c. fundraising b. policy voters d. policy mandate
The most influential school of liberal democratic thought in contemporary America is the __________________ school, which maintains that the balance between individual freedom and the common good is best achieved by the mix of representative government, skillful leaders, and political parties.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What does the catalyst-for-change theory assert?
a. that popular culture promotes change and shapes the independent attitudes and beliefs of the public b. that the media reflects popular culture c. that popular culture fundamentally limits the power of individuals to make free choices d. that popular culture both changes and reflects social values and beliefs
Dual federalism ______.
a. evenly divided the people’s sovereignty between the nation and the states b. focused the people’s sovereignty entirely on the states c. placed the sovereignty of the people primarily on the national government d. was designed to placate the demands of the federalists and anti-federalists alike