Political Parties & Voting

Political Parties & Voting

Political Parties

What are they?

Multiple Choice

The main goal of political parties is to

• influence policy by lobbying politicians

• take care laws are faithfully executed

• control government by winning elections

Open Ended

What office did John Dean hold?

Open Ended

To what does John Dean compare compulsory voting?

Multiple Select

Does the author place greater value on civic duty (what a citizen must do) or liberty (a citizen's right to make their own choices)?

• civic duty

• liberty

Open Ended

From what newspaper does this column come?

Open Ended

According to this author, why might it be irresponsible to encourage people to "just vote"?

Multiple Select

Do you think this author would be in favor of mandatory voting or against it?

• in favor of mandatory voting

• against mandatory voting

How Voters Decide

Influences on voter behavior

Multiple Choice

According to the video's conclusion, what factor is most important in determining how people vote?

• issues

• candidate characteristics

• party loyalty