Political Parties Flashcard

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a political party? Organized group, Common values, Random gathering, Shared goals

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Random gathering

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Which of the following is a feature of a two-party system?
Multiple parties with equal power,
Dominance of two major parties,
No political parties,
Frequent changes in ruling parties

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Dominance of two major parties

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Which of the following is true about the popular vote? It determines the president, It is the same as the Electoral College, It is the number of votes submitted by citizens, It is not counted in the election

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It is the number of votes submitted by citizens

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What is the role of citizens in the General Election?

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To submit the popular vote

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How is the number of electors for a state determined?

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By the voting membership in Congress

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What is the main purpose of the Electoral College according to the text?

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To maintain checks and balances

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How is irony used in political cartoons?

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To show the difference between reality and expectations

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What technique involves using objects to represent larger concepts or ideas?

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Symbolism

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What does the Vulture symbolize in political cartoons?

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Preying on others, death

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What does the Eagle symbolize in political cartoons?

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American Government, the Constitution