political parties

Usually, what do most candidates need to win an election?

• majority
• plethora
• plurality
• super majority

Which party was created in opposition to the spread of slavery?

• Republicans
• Democrats
• Progressive
• Prohibition

Which party assumes the role of  watchdog?

• The party in power
• the party out of power

A country with a one-party system usually has a representative democracy.

• True
• False

Which did the Federalists believe was the best way to protect individual rights?

• have a strong national government
• have strong state governments
• constitutional amendments

Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?

• nominating a candidate for president
• raising money for the national election
• preparing TV and radio advertisements

There is nothing in the Constitution about political parties.

• True
• False

Which of the following is ^_NOT a typical role a political party performs?

• communicate with the people
• linking the levels of government
• serve as commander-in-chief
• support their candidates for office

Who is the first Republican President ever?

• Thomas Jefferson
• James Buchanan
• James Polk
• Abraham Lincoln

In which primary election may only declared party members vote in?

• open primary
• closed primary