Political Parties Flashcard

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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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What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

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Democratic and Republican

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What is the primary goal of political parties?

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to get their candidates elected

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A politician who is "liberal" would MOST LIKELY support

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expanding healthcare programs

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One who is in favor of greater taxation on the wealthy would most likely be called a

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liberal

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The Libertarian party advocates for

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as little government involvement as possible

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Which major political party supports lowering taxes?

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Republican

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This party favors little government interference in the economy

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Republicans