The document discusses various political topics in the United States including different time periods of Republican control between 1865-1896 and 1932, divided government, levels of leadership within parties, how parties gather votes, presidential elections, and the roles of parties compared to Europe. It also mentions Catholics, southerners, union members and topics like revolving doors, levels of party strength, and rifles.

1. B- political machine
C- 1865, 1896, 1932
D- 1st republican era
C- label
B- most states

2. E- divided government
A- high degree of leadership
E- gather more votes than
anyone else
E- presidentional elections
B- 10 years
A- 20 years

3. Democrats have lost
their strong hold on
which of the
follwing….
E- catholics, southerners, union members
B- private only
C- public and private
A- parties play minor role compared to
europe
A- not members
B- ralph nader

4. E- revolving door
A- weak
B- rifle