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Duplicate of The Role of American Political Parties
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A reading comprehension quiz about #political parties #platforms # convention #primary
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If I am someone who believes in more private education I am a
Democrat
Republican
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The founders of the nation feared political parties would
harm the nation by splitting them into factions.
discourage people from voting.
unite voters.
educate the public on vital issues.
3
A political party's chief goal is to gain power in the government by
increasing membership in the party.
amassing funds.
winning elections and holding office.
educating the public on important issues.
4
How many electoral votes are needed to win the election?
538
435
100
270
5
A party needs to win elections and hold office to
implement policy.
influence officials.
educate the public.
achieve social status.
6
If I am someone who wants to see more money given to social programs - I am a
Republican
Democrat
7
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for President?
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natural born citizen
resident for 14 years
Political experience
8
Third parties can vote in primary elections
False
True
9
Someone who is not part of a party is called a :
outsider
nonpartisan
non contributing member of society
smart person
10
It is likely that U.S. political parties first formed to
raise funds for election campaigns.
unite citizens with shared political interests.
divide the nation into factions.
seize government power from officials.
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What is the purpose of the primary election?
satisfy everyone.
change the ideas of its members.
to narrow down the candidates for the general election
To campaign
12
It is likely that all of the following are functions of political parties except to
nominate and campaign for candidates.
inform the public and officials of major issues.
hear and decide court cases.
debate and decide on the party platform.
13
A candidate can win the popular vote but not the electoral vote
False
True
14
If I am someone who wants to see universal healthcare
democrat
republican
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If I am someone who wants to see more government spending on military - I am a
Republican
Democrat
16
If I am someone who wants to see less government involvement in Business - I am a:
Republican
Democrat
17
What does the libertarian and green parties stand for?
Economic Freedoms
Saving the environment
Environmental issues and Freedoms
More individual freedoms and Environmental issues
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A statement that tells what the party stands for and what it hopes to achieve is called
a framework.
a party platform.
the Constitution.
a campaign speech.
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What is the purpose of the national covention?
To formally endorse a candidate for the general election
For the people to gather to talk about the country
To narrow the candidates down
20
What is the biggest issue Dems and Rep differ on?
party elections
campaign support.
role of government
the national emblem
21
One can conclude from the passage that selecting candidates to run for office is the role of
political parties.
government.
educators.
corporations.
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If a party does not gain office, it
recesses until the next election.
works to discredit the current elected party members.
works to gain more power in future elections.
dissolves permanently.
