Political Parties

In most states, candidates for office are chosen by

• Party leaders
• A constituency system
• A primary
• The Green Party

How can minor parties affect the election of the president?

• By producing votes  for the senators
• By taking votes away from a another candidate
• By nominating a charismatic leader

Which of the following is an example of something that political parties  do not do? 

• Nominate candidates
• Vote for the other party
• Inform supporters
• Create the party platform

The electoral college is used to do which of the following?

• Persuade voters to vote for a certain candidate
• Educate voters
• Elect the president

What is the purpose of primaries and caucuses?

• To promote a party's beliefs and goals
• To determine the winner of the presidential election 
• To choose a party's candidate for president and select delegates

Who selects the president if the two main candidates have the same number of electoral votes?

• Supreme Court
• State Governors
• House of Representatives
• State Legislatures

What term refers to a set of statements describing a party's views on major issues?

• Platform
• Foundation
• Base
• Manifesto

Why does the government take taxes out of  paychecks?

• To guarantee taxpayer refunds
• To pay for government needs
• To make cheap people pay

Which group has the power to raise revenue and pass appropriations?

• Supreme Court
• Congress
• The people
• The president

Which of the following is the best example of participating in civic life?

• Opening a store
• Volunteering at Challenge House
• Going on vacation
• Investing in stocks