Compare and contrast presidential and congressional campaigns.
What will be an ideal response?
? Presidential races are more competitive.
? Voter turnout tends to be higher when there is a presidential election (contra mid-term election).
? Members of Congress can serve constituents and claim credit in ways that presidential candidates cannot.
? Congressional candidates can separate themselves from the messes in Washington (they run for Congress by running against Congress).
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Andrew Jackson's contribution to the development of political parties was the
A. formation of a new type of grassroots party organization. B. formation of the Federalist Party. C. formation of the Republican Party. D. forging of a coalition of Democrats and Whigs. E. introduction of primary elections.
How often has the military taken control of Indian politics?
a. For one extended period of time b. For two extended periods of time c. Never d. Very frequently, but only for brief periods of time e. Very frequently for extended periods of time