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