Party Decline, Renewal, and Weaknesses (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Who described US parties as 'two bottles, each having a label... but each being empty' in 1888?
Who described US parties as 'two bottles, each having a label... but each being empty' in 1888?
Lord Bryce
In 1972, what percentage of Americans said there were no important differences between the two parties?
In 1972, what percentage of Americans said there were no important differences between the two parties?
44%
What does 'party decline' refer to?
What does 'party decline' refer to?
Parties weak with little real power
When did David Broder publish 'The Party's Over'?
When did David Broder publish 'The Party's Over'?
1972
Which two institutions did Broder call for ending to enable better governance?
Which two institutions did Broder call for ending to enable better governance?
Senate filibuster & Electoral College
What happened in every state with a Senate election in 2016 regarding straight-ticket voting?
What happened in every state with a Senate election in 2016 regarding straight-ticket voting?
100% voted same party for president
Who narrowly lost a 2020 primary challenge against Henry Cuellar by 52%-48%?
Who narrowly lost a 2020 primary challenge against Henry Cuellar by 52%-48%?
Jessica Cisneros
Which is a main structural weakness of US parties?
Which is a main structural weakness of US parties?
Lack of single leader
How are modern US parties described regarding ideology compared to the past?
How are modern US parties described regarding ideology compared to the past?
More ideologically distinct & different
What is the primary effect of direct primaries on party strength?
What is the primary effect of direct primaries on party strength?
Makes parties weaker