A phenomenon that occurs when a presidential candidate’s increasing popularity results in increased support for congressional leaders of the same party is known as a ______.

a. personality defect
b. coattail effect
c. selection bias
d. landslide election


b. coattail effect

Political Science

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A tightly knit party organization that controls the parties nomination and controls many patronage jobs is the:

A. party in the electorate. B. party ward. C. political machine. D. tripartite organization.

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Which of the following supports the view that America is going through gradual dealignment?

a. the volatility of the economy b. the rise in voters identifying as independent c. the steep drop in voter turnout in 2008 and 2012 d. the trend toward centrism among leaders of both parties

Political Science

Which country received it independence form British in early 1970s?

a. Egypt b. Iraq c. Iran d. United Arab Emirates e. All of the above

Political Science