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U.S. Political Parties Quiz

Authored by Kevin Gregory

Social Studies

12th Grade

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U.S. Political Parties Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

All of the following are functions of political parties except...

educating the electorate
recruiting and nominating candidates
helping monitor poll taxes
monitoring the actions of officeholders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

political party
party platform
public policy
majority party

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which is a reason that we have political parties?

Facilitate collective action

Facilitate policy making

Politicians' ambitions

All of the above

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which is NOT a function of political parties?

Recruit Candidates

Nominate Candidates

To determine qualifications for office holders

Facilitate electoral choice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What percentage of the electorate votes in primary elections?

25%

50%

75%

30%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The basic goal of a political party is to win control of the government.

True
False

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When political parties facilitate policy making, this is something that voters, not elected members do.

True
False

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