What aspect of contemporary American politics best explains the increase in the percentage of people claiming to be independent in terms of partisan identification?
a. the rise in the number of minor parties offering alternatives -
b. the decline of the parties because they have become less well-organized
c. the decline in the economy, since people become less political during such times
d. the incivility and ineffectiveness in government because of intense partisanship
d
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Identify the four most common political ideologies in the United States and describe the basic beliefs of each one. What sort of measures would subscribers to each ideology support and oppose? Are these ideologies internally consistent? When answering this question, consider also why so few Americans identify themselves as ideologues.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following parties is more popular among church-going Americans?
a. Republicans b. Communists c. Democrats d. Socialists e. Independents