(GOV) Unit 2 Review

Where on the spectrum would a liberal voter fall?

• A

• B

• C

A political party is a group of people who join together in order to (think about their top priority)

• educate the public about the need for political activism

• alert the public to problems

• ensure that nominees for office are of good character

• gain control of the government through the electoral process

In the United States, there is a

• single party system

• two party system

• multi-party system

• third party system

What is the purpose of a party platform?

• inform voters of the party's beliefs

• inform voters of the party's presidential nominee

• inform voters of how they can donate money to a campaign

• inform voters of how the party plans to win the presidency

Who is most likely to vote?

• a 65 year old female

• a 33 year old teacher

• an Asian American urban dweller

• an individual with high political efficacy

Which party would most agree that the government should intervene to stop the effects of climate change?

• Democrats

• Republicans

Which party would most agree that abortions should be illegal in all fifty states?

• Democrats

• Republicans

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to third party success?

• Electoral College

• lack of debate access

• lack of media attention

• innovative ideas and proposals

One benefit of third parties is that they

• lose presidential elections

• provide new ideas to the major parties

• get included in all of the national presidential debates

• have greater access to media outlets

The Bull-Moose Progressives were a party that broke off from the Republican Party. What type of third party were they?

• Single Issue

• Ideological

• Splinter

• Economic Protest