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The Role of American Political Parties
The Role of American Political Parties
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A reading comprehension quiz about #political parties #platforms # convention #primary
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1
Which mainstream political party would tax cuts for corporations?
Green Party
Democrats
Republicans
Libertarian Party
2
Which political party would increase defense spending?
Republicans
Green Party
Democrats
Communist Party
3
If a party does not gain office, it
works to discredit the current elected party members.
works to gain more power in future elections.
dissolves permanently.
recesses until the next election.
4
It is likely that U.S. political parties first formed to
unite citizens with shared political interests.
raise funds for election campaigns.
divide the nation into factions.
seize government power from officials.
5
A party needs to win elections and hold office to
achieve social status.
educate the public.
implement policy.
influence officials.
6
A statement that tells what the party stands for and what it hopes to achieve is called
a campaign speech.
the Constitution.
a party platform.
a framework.
7
Which political party would prefer to allocate funds to public education?
Communist Party
Democrats
Green Party
Republicans
8
Which political party might use the slogan "Workers of the World Unite"?
Democrats
Green Party
Republicans
Communist Party
9
Compared with an independent candidate who belongs to no party, a party candidate probably has
greater access to like-minded voters.
less campaign support.
less ability to influence policy.
more freedom in choosing a platform.
10
Part of the role of ______________ is selecting candidates to run for office
government.
corporations.
political parties.
educators.
11
Which political party would most likely support free healthcare for all citizens
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Socialists
Democrats
12
A political party's chief goal is to gain power in the government by
amassing funds.
winning elections and holding office.
educating the public on important issues.
increasing membership in the party.
13
Which mainstream political party would support environmental protection?
Green Party
Democrats
Republicans
Libertarian Party
14
Which political party would most likely support the action in the headline?
Green Party
Republicans
Libertarian Party
Democrats
15
It is likely that all of the following are functions of political parties except to
nominate and campaign for candidates.
hear and decide court cases.
debate and decide on the party platform.
inform the public and officials of major issues.
