Political Parties Review

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What is the most important function of a political party?

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Help candidates win elections

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Which of the following is NOT a major function of either of the two major parties in the U.S.?
Options: Educating the electoral about campaign issues, Monitoring actions of officeholders, Helping candidates win elections

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Confirming presidential appointments

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Which of the following is NOT something third parties do?
Steal votes from the two major parties,
Focus on one specific issue,
Often revolve around a political personality,
Often win presidential elections

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Often win presidential elections

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The differences between political parties are found on the party's ________________

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Platform

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True or False: Political cartoons are examples of opinions.

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True

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Newspapers will often run candidates’ viewpoints side by side on the front page in order to…

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Broadcast different points of view

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What is the word for a person currently holding office?

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Incumbent

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What is one effect of rising campaign costs?

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Candidates who are not wealthy have to fundraise more

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What does PAC stand for?

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Political Action Committee

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that determines which citizens are more likely to vote? Age, Income, Education, Language

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Language