A political party's chief goal is to gain power in the government by

winning elections and holding office.

The founders of the nation feared political parties would

harm the nation by splitting them into factions.

One can conclude that in its effort to unite people with different views, a party may

alienate members who do not agree with the compromise.

It is likely that U.S. political parties first formed to

unite citizens with shared political interests.

Compared with an independent candidate who belongs to no party, a party candidate probably has

greater access to like-minded voters.

If a party does not gain office, it

works to gain more power in future elections.

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1
A political party's chief goal is to gain power in the government by
winning elections and holding office.
increasing membership in the party.
educating the public on important issues.
amassing funds.
2
A statement that tells what the party stands for and what it hopes to achieve is called
the Constitution.
a campaign speech.
a framework.
a party platform.
3
The founders of the nation feared political parties would
harm the nation by splitting them into factions.
educate the public on vital issues.
discourage people from voting.
unite voters.
4
One can conclude that in its effort to unite people with different views, a party may
alienate members who do not agree with the compromise.
change the ideas of its members.
satisfy everyone.
campaign for members.
5
Choose the correct answer.
incorrect
incorrect
correct
incorrect
6
It is likely that U.S. political parties first formed to
unite citizens with shared political interests.
divide the nation into factions.
raise funds for election campaigns.
seize government power from officials.
7
Compared with an independent candidate who belongs to no party, a party candidate probably has
less campaign support.
more freedom in choosing a platform.
less ability to influence policy.
greater access to like-minded voters.
8
It is likely that all of the following are functions of political parties except to
debate and decide on the party platform.
hear and decide court cases.
nominate and campaign for candidates.
inform the public and officials of major issues.
9
If a party does not gain office, it
recesses until the next election.
works to gain more power in future elections.
works to discredit the current elected party members.
dissolves permanently.
10
A party needs to win elections and hold office to
implement policy.
educate the public.
influence officials.
achieve social status.
11
One can conclude from the passage that selecting candidates to run for office is the role of
educators.
corporations.
government.
political parties.

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