Topic 8 Review: Voting Matters

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Which is the correct description of a party platform?

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It is a statement that outlines views on issues.

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Which party would focus on issues involving the environment?

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Green party

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How are Political candidates officially nominated?

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After a series of caucuses and primary elections delegates name their candidates at a "Nomination Convention".

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According to the posters, why might Sandy be more qualified than SpongeBob for School Board?

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her experience working in education

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If someone does not want to identify with a party, they are:

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independent

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A _____ is someone who runs for office.

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candidate

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True or false: We have many parties, but only two that make a big impact.

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TRUE

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In order to win elections, political parties tend to appeal to voters:

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In the center of the political spectrum

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The Republican Party has ___ views while the Democratic Party has __ views.

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Conservative; Liberal

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Which is NOT a characteristic of Third Parties? Options: They introduce new ideas into a campaign, They can take votes away from the two-major parties, They revolve around a major political personality (i.e Theodore Roosevelt)

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Their candidate often wins elections.