The two major political parties currently exhibit a high degree of polarization. What factors account for this? What changes could bring about a new era of increased bipartisanship?
What will be an ideal response?
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As many as ______________ registered voters were prevented or discouraged from casting their ballots in the 2008 election, demonstrating major malfunctions in the country's election process
a. 1 million b. 3 million c. 5 million d. 7 million e. 10 million
The emotional power of nationalism is best epitomized by ________
a. absolutist monarchs who tried to replace local with national consciousness b. administering different peoples as one unit c. imperial powers utilizing a divide-and-conquer strategy in their colonies d. the French Revolution e. the American Revolution
To receive government matching funds in primary elections, candidates must ______.
A. reach particular requirements on numbers of petitions signed, funds raised, and public support in the polls B. raise a specified amount of money from at least 20 states C. put up at least 20% of their yearly income as collateral D. submit petitions signed by 5,000 people in 20 states
Today, the most important method used to measure public opinion is
a. straw polling. b. status polling. c. scientific polling. d. the tracking poll. e. the exit poll.