Please check my answer
1. The U.S. federal system affects the party system by
a. favoring the creation of parties organized chiefly at the statewide level.
b. hindering the creation of strong party organizations organized from the top down.
c. encouraging minor parties that have a regional base.
d. encouraging media-based campaigns.
e. favoring the creation of parties organized chiefly at the national level.
2. The American tendency toward _____ encourages the two major parties to build broad coalitions.
a. big government
b. idealism
c. political activism
d. radicalism
e. moderation
1 - E, 2 - E
& Ms. Sue, thank you for all your help so far.
You're welcome.
I disagree with both your answers.
1. Political parties have strong state and local organizations. Ordinary people are encouraged to be involved in politics.
2. With all of the garbage being strewn about the media by both parties, we are hardly moderate.
To check your answers, let's go through the options and determine the correct answers based on an understanding of the questions:
1. The U.S. federal system affects the party system by: This question is looking for how the U.S. federal system influences the organization and structure of political parties.
a. Favoring the creation of parties organized chiefly at the statewide level: While the federal system allows for parties to be organized at the statewide level, it does not necessarily favor this type of organization. It is not the direct impact of the U.S. federal system on the party system.
b. Hindering the creation of strong party organizations organized from the top down: The U.S. federal system does limit the ability of parties to have a strong top-down organization due to the autonomy and powers granted to states. This option seems more accurate.
c. Encouraging minor parties that have a regional base: The U.S. federal system doesn't necessarily encourage minor parties with regional bases. It is more about how the federalism structure influences the major parties.
d. Encouraging media-based campaigns: Media-based campaigns can be influenced by the U.S. federal system, but this is not the main way in which the federal system affects the party system.
e. Favoring the creation of parties organized chiefly at the national level: This option is also not accurate since the U.S. federal system often results in parties being organized at multiple levels, including statewide and local levels.
Based on the analysis above, the correct answer for question 1 is (b) hindering the creation of strong party organizations organized from the top down.
Moving on to question 2:
2. The American tendency toward _____ encourages the two major parties to build broad coalitions: This question is asking what American tendency motivates the two major parties to create broad coalitions.
a. Big government: While big government can play a role in party politics, it is not the primary tendency that encourages the two major parties to build broad coalitions in the American context.
b. Idealism: Idealism, as a tendency to pursue lofty goals and beliefs, does not necessarily directly encourage the two major parties to build broad coalitions.
c. Political activism: Political activism refers to citizen involvement and engagement with political issues. It can contribute to coalition-building, but it is not the specific tendency being asked about in question 2.
d. Radicalism: Radicalism, as an extreme political ideology, does not encourage the two major parties to build broad coalitions.
e. Moderation: Moderation, which refers to a tendency to seek compromise and avoid extreme positions, is the most accurate tendency that encourages the two major parties to build broad coalitions in the American system.
Based on the analysis above, the correct answer for question 2 is (e) moderation.
Therefore, the correct answers are 1 - (b) and 2 - (e).
Remember, it's always a good idea to provide explanations alongside your answers to demonstrate your understanding.