Political Parties

Select all of the following are functions of political parties.

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Preparing a national budget

• Helping candidates win elections

• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

When Democrat Hillary Clinton was chosen to run for President over Democrat Bernie Sanders, this was an example of what party function? 

• Monitoring actions of office holders
• Helping Candidates win elections 
• Recruiting and Nominating Candidates
• Educating People about Campaign issues

What Function is the party serving when they throw campaign rallies and raise money for their candidates?

• Recruiting and Nominating Candidates
• Helping Candidates win Elections
• Monitoring office holders
• Educating the Electorate on Issues

The United States has a _________ party political system.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Multiple

Political parties play a key role in the government, and in helping their candidate win.  They also:

• educate the electorate
• provide non-biased propaganda
• pay money for your vote
• fine citizens who do not vote

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

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

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