If a party does not gain office, it

works to gain more power in future elections.

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

unite citizens with shared political interests.

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

winning elections and holding office.

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

greater access to like-minded voters.

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.

The founders of the nation feared political parties would

harm the nation by splitting them into factions.

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The Role of American Political Parties

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

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