Civics and Government Part 2

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

• political party
• party platform
• public policy
• majority party

A person running for office.

• candidate
• delegate
• write-in candidate
• speaker

The person who is chosen to run as a party's candidate in the national election.

• write-in candidate
• candidate
• delegate
• nominee

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 inform supporters by

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

In order to win the presidency

• the candidate must earn 1/2 of the states nomination
• the candidate must win the popular vote
• the candidate must win 270 electoral college votes
• the candidate must be selected by the house or represenatives

Which of the following is a third party?

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Green

What are the two major parties in America?

• Democrats and Libertarians
• United Mr. Blue's of America and The G-113 Party
• Democrats and Republicans
• Libertarians and Republicans

You can win the popular vote for President but still lose the election.

• True
• False

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.
• Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
• Elect the President of the United States.
• Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.