CH 11 Political Parties & Elections 2020-21

Which of these is NOT one of the three flaws of the Electoral College system?

• The winner of the popular vote does not always win

• The electoral voters are not proportional to state population

• The electoral voters are not bound by the popular vote

• The House of Representatives could decide the election

The two main ways states send people to the national convention are primaries and:

• campaigns 
• nominees
• caucuses
• absolute majorities

Candidates for the larger political parties are chosen at party meetings called:

• the Electoral College
• delegates
• campaigns
• conventions

A political party is made up of a group of people who

• work separately to support one major program or policy

• seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.

• disagree on how to resolve the basic issues of the country

• support split ticket voting

Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?

• Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater person freedom.

• Republicans favor value-based governance, opposing excessive consumption, and unregulated competition.

• Republicans favor a national mass people's party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism.

• Republicans favor more affordable health care, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination in all forms.

How do the major parties select their candidate for President of the United States?

• After a series of caucuses and primary elections, delegates at each party's nominating convention choose their candidates.

• Party members select their party's candidate in a single run-off election.

• All registered voters decide which candidate each party should choose in a national primary election.

• Party "bosses" choose their party's candidate at their party's nominating convention.

What are two major political parties in the United States?

• Libertarian and Republican

• Democrat and Republican

• Republican and Green

• Democrat and Revolutionist

Which of the following IS NOT a major function of political parties?

• Nominate candidates for office

• Inform the public about issues

• Act as a watchdog

• Unite people and concentrate solely on one public policy matter

• Insure the performance of its candidates in office and candidates running for office

What are conservative views on change in society?

• Cautious regarding change

• Proponent of change as long as it’s small

• Accepts change if it benefits them

• Thinks that change is necessary and vital.

How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?

• 100

• 178

• 270

• 520