political parties

An organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence government

• platform
• third party
• political part
• candidate

What is one of the main purposes of political parties?

• To cast electoral votes
• To set the age for voting
• To administer literacy tests
• To nominate candidates for office

Political parties try to influence the government by -

• lobbying members of Congress
• donating money to the opposing party's elected officials
• getting their members elected
• proposing amendments to the Constitution

Political parties offer a way for -

• citizens to particpate in the political process
• candidates to avoise raising money for campaigns
• candidates with very different views to work together
• candidates to avoid laws regarding campaign finances

A group that seek to control government through winning elections and holding public government

• caucus
• political parties
• bonding agents
• collective group

Which of the following is not a function of a political party?

• serving as watchdog
• nominating candidates 
• informing supporters
• deactivating supporters

Political parties inform supporters by

• using the media 
• censoring the media
• discouraging communication
• discouraging the use of social media

Political parties serve as a bonding agent because

• encourage negative behavior
• look for unqualified individuals
• they ensure good performance of its candidates and elected officials
• avoid vetting potential candidates 

Political parties gain power through

• holding political offices
• executive and legislative branch need to cooperate with them
• have appointment to executive offices
• All of the above

Military duty, participating in the political process, and paying taxes are examples of 

• constitutional rights
• thoughtful and effective civic participation
• laws that have to be followed
• 1st amendment rights