Q2 CSA Review CE 5a-b

What are the functions of political parties?

• Recruit and nominate candidates

• Monitor officeholders

• Educate others about campaign issues

• Create campaign slogans

• Help candidates win

What are the functions of political parties?

• Recruit and nominate candidates

• Monitor officeholders

• Educate others about campaign issues

• Influencing public policy

• Help candidates win

In order to win elections, political parties must-

• Avoid forming any platforms

• Appeal to the political center

• Avoid all propaganda techniques

• Try to attract only liberal voters

Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties–

• Have more money

• Have more political experience

• Have more members

• Are often concerned with one issue

The Progressive Party that was formed by the person in the picture is considered to be a-

• Democratic party

• Third party

• Independent party

• Republican party

Identify the two differences in political parties.

• Campaigning

• Media

• Platform

• Number of voters

Identify the similarities between parties.

• Organize to win elections

• Educate about issues

• Reflect both liberal and conservative views

• Appeal to the political center

• Influence public policy

The American political process is characterized by a ________-________ system.

• open-door

• two-party

• three-party

• multi-party

What function of political parties is displayed in the headline?

• Educating electorate about campaign issues

• Appeal to the political center

• Recruit and nominate candidates

• Helping candidates win elections

Political parties distribute literature (flyers, books, etc.) about their candidates in order to-

• Recruit individuals to run for office

• Educate the electorate about campaign issues

• Help new residents register to vote

• Assist people in getting to their polling places