Political Parties

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Where would you find a political party’s stance on issues?

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in their platform.

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A function of a political party is…

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Helping to get information to the public concerning important issues.

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Political parties serve an important role because they
provide leadership in Congress,
select candidates,
listen to citizen concerns,
all of the above

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all of the above

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Which ideology would favor change including more government involvement? Options: Conservative, Liberal

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Liberal

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Which ideology goes with reducing government for more growth of businesses?

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Conservative

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Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties? Options: Nominating, Watchdog, Spoiler, Informing the public

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Nominating

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How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

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platforms

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One of the major influences of a third party is its ability to...

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introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue

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

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Democrats and Republicans

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Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?
Options:
Government should be less involved in social programs.
A. Government should be quite involved in everyday lives of Americans.
B. Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the economy thriving.
C. Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance of success for that business.

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Government should be less involved in social programs.