Question

question 10 (1 point)
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a critical election is one that:
produces a sharp change in the existing patterns of party loyalty
occurs every two years
always favors incumbents
eliminates minor parties
question 11 (1 point)
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the era of democratic dominance in national politics began with:
the election of franklin d. roosevelt in 1932
the election of abraham lincoln
the civil war
the reagan revolution
question 12 (1 point)
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divided government occurs when:
one party controls the presidency and another controls congress
the same party controls all branches
no party wins a majority
political parties are banned

Explanation:

• Question 10: A critical election is defined as one that leads to a significant shift in party - loyalty patterns. Elections don't occur every two years for all positions (e.g., presidential elections are every four years). Not all elections favor incumbents (e.g., mid - term losses for the president's party are common), and minor parties are not always eliminated.
• Question 11: The era of Democratic dominance began with FDR's 1932 election. Abraham Lincoln's election was a Republican victory. The Civil War was a historical event, not an election - based start of Democratic dominance. The Reagan Revolution was a Republican - led movement.
• Question 12: Divided government is when different parties control the presidency and Congress. When the same party controls all branches, it is unified government. If no party wins a majority, it may lead to coalition - building (in some systems), but that's not the definition of divided government. Banning political parties is an authoritarian measure, not related to divided government.

Answer:

• Question 10: Produces a sharp change in the existing patterns of party loyalty
• Question 11: The election of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932
• Question 12: One party controls the presidency and another controls Congress