Question

a. key terms directions: match the descriptions in column i with the terms in column ii. column i 1. supported by two parties 2. general agreement among various groups on fundamental matters 3. the largest number of votes cast for an office 4. a temporary alliance of several groups that come together to form a working majority 5. action based on strong support of a political party and its policy stands 6. a group that seeks to control government through winning elections and holding public office column ii a. bipartisan b. coalition c. consensus d. partisanship e. plurality f. political party

Explanation:

1. A situation supported by two parties is bipartisan (a).
2. General agreement among various groups on fundamental matters is consensus (c).
3. A temporary alliance of several groups that come together to form a working majority is a coalition (b).
4. Action based on strong support of a political party and its policy stands is partisanship (d).
5. The largest number of votes cast for an office is a plurality (e).
6. A group that seeks to control government through winning elections and holding public office is a political party (f).

Answer:

1. a. bipartisan
2. c. consensus
3. b. coalition
4. d. partisanship
5. e. plurality
6. f. political party