Why does the dealignment era stand out in American politics?
a. It ushered in a period of Republican dominance.
b. No party dominated the American political system.
c. Democrats controlled the presidency while third parties gained in Congress.
d. Partisanship on the part of citizens increased, making the mainstream parties more rigid.
b
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a. a military regime that allows single-party elections. b. a ruling monarchy. c. one-party regime that allows multi-party elections. d. one-party regime that does not allow multi-party elections.
According to Keck and Sikkink, accountability politics involves
a. holding governments to account through organized protests. b. exposing the gap between a government's rhetoric and its actions on an issue. c. refusing to contribute to the campaigns of politicians who renege on promises. d. encouraging voters to hold politicians accountable at the next election if they do not support a certain position. e. creating an atmosphere in which politicians can openly disclose opposing viewpoints
Based on President Obama's two appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court, the balance of the Court's ideology
A) became much more liberal. B) became much more conservative. C) remained about the same. D) became much more libertarian. E) was unable to be determined.
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