Ideologically, Communists are considered a(n) __________ party.
A) detrimental
B) dangerous
C) left-wing
D) illegitimate
Why might even a period of prosperity bring about revolution?
A) When people move in and out of poverty, they have no hope for the future, and so see nothing to lose in rebelling.
B) When things improve for the wealthy, they start imagining an even better future. No longer content with their already luxurious lot, they want improvement faster than even a growing economy can deliver.
C) When things improve for the poor, they realize just how bad they've had it and their anger is unleashed.
D) When things improve for the poor, people start imagining a better future, and no longer content with their lot, they want improvement faster than even a growing economy can deliver.
Right-wing parties, such as the British Conservatives under Thatcher, want to __________.
A) promote state religion at the risk of diminishing local identity
B) dismantle the welfare state, break the power of unions, and promote vigorous capitalist
growth
C) regulate business through increased taxes, strengthen labor unions, and implement Keynesian
economic strategies
D) distribute wealth according to income level, educational background and number of children
According to Giovanni Satori's definition, why was the States' Rights Party (Dixiecrats) a relevant party?
A) Main parties controlled the Dixiecrat platform by laundering campaign contributions to
States' Rights candidates.
B) States' Rights candidates received major donations from super-PACs.
C) The Dixiecrat party was included in that year's televised debates.
D) Main parties were forced to take them into account in campaigning for votes and forming
coalitions.
Which U.S. system makes it difficult for parties to bridge the separation of powers to enact platforms?
A) Checks and balances
B) The Federal Reserve
C) Bicameral legislation
D) Executive privilege
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