Parties' Influence on Public Policy - Unit 11

Multiple Choice

Why are whips an essential part of political parties when creating legislation?

• They have the power to remove a congressional representative from office if they do not vote correctly on legislation.

• They can pressure a congressional representative to vote a certain way in support of their policy goals.

• They can raise money to give to a congressional representative so they will support their policies.

• They can sway the congressional representatives of other political parties to vote with their policy agenda.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the function of platforms for the two major political parties?

• Platforms provide congressional funds to support the two-party system.

• Platforms only provide voters with one viewpoint on economic and social issues to make it less work on election day.

• Platforms are the goals, strategies, and principles of a party that show candidates what they will try to support if elected.

• Platforms are a yearly-created document that informs voters which issues they can hold their candidates accountable for.

Multiple Choice

When political parties recruit candidates, they typically seek individuals who can:

• Only represent the party's most extreme positions

• Represent the party platform and appeal to independent voters

• Completely ignore local constituent interests

• Avoid media exposure

Multiple Choice

True or False: Political parties act like a mentor or coach for campaigns, providing things like advice, support, and resources.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which challenge is MOST associated with current political party dynamics?

• Excessive cooperation between parties

• Complete agreement on national issues

• Growing difficulty in political compromise

• Reduced voter engagement