Unit 4 - American Government: Political Process

All of the following is a function of a political party EXCEPT...

• Write Editorials
• Nominate Candidates
• Win elections
• Educate the electorate

There are two major political parties in the USA. Why do 3rd parties struggle to win elections?

• Winner Take All electoral system
• They focus on a single issue
• They revolve around a strong personality
• They rarely win elections

Which political ideology is described below: favor large government, favor social programs, favor equality for all, favor education and science

• Liberal
• Conservative
• Authoritatian
• Libertarian

Which political ideology is described below: favor freedoms of the individual, favor small government, favor states' rights, and favor religious freedoms

• Conservative
• Liberal 
• Authoritarian 
• Libertarian

Which political party is considered to be more liberal?

• Democrats
• Republicans

Which political party is considered the more conservative?

• Republican
• Democrat

Where should you look in order to find the major differences between the political parties?

• Party Platform
• Party Constitution
• US Constitution
• Congress

Which step of the campaign process would have members of the same party competing against each other for votes?

• Primaries
• General Election
• Conventions
• Election Day

What does this chart prove about age, education and voting?

• The older and more educated you are, the more likely you are to vote.
• The younger your are the more likely you are to vote.
• You are more likely to vote if you are older less educated.
• Age and Education have nothing to do with whether people vote or not.

Political organizations established by corporations, labor unions, and other special-interest groups and that are designed to support political candidates by contributing large sums of money are called ___. 

• Propaganda units
• Bankrolls
• Money beds
• Political action committees (PAC's)