Political Parties & Interest Groups

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What is a political party?

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an organized group that wants to influence government by electing its own candidates to public office

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What is an interest group?

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an organized group that wants to influence public policy by accessing public office holders

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What kind of political party system does the United States have?

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a two-party system

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What is a political action committee (PAC)?

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an interest group established to raise money and disperse campaign funds for a specific candidate

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Which major American political party has the donkey as its symbol?

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the Democratic Party

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Which major American political party has the elephant as its symbol?

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the Republican Party

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Which major American political party is typically represented in the media by the color red?

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the Republican Party

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Which major American political party is typically represented in the media by the color blue?

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the Democratic Party

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Why might a voter choose a candidate from a political party they usually do not support?

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because the candidate's views on specific issues align more closely with their own

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How do political parties influence public policy? Options: by organizing protests and rallies, by nominating candidates who support specific policy goals, by directly making laws in Congress, by voting in elections

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by nominating candidates who support specific policy goals