Functions of Political Parties SOL 5a

A political party is a group of _______________________________________________.

• who share the similar beliefs about government.
• who share the similar beliefs about the president.
• who share the similar beliefs about congress.
• who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch

Political parties are mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. 

• True
• False

Since 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________party have dominated American politics. 

• Green,  Libertarian 
• Communists, Socialists
• Anarchist, Theocracy 
• Democratic, Republican

Which of the following is the number one similarity between political parties?

• influence voters
• win elections
• amend the Constitution
• fundraising

Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

• Recruit and nominating candidates
• Educating the electorate about campaign issues
• Helping candidates win elections
• Promoting a particular issue or personality

Which of the following represents the American political-system?

• Two-party system
• One-party system
• Caste system
• Three-party system

Which of the following is NOT a major function of political parties? CE.5a

• nominating candidates
• educating voters on issues
• working the polls on Election Day
• campaigning for candidates to help win election

Political Parties do all of the following except:

• Nominate candidates
• Raise money for campaigns
• Monitor office holders
• Count the electoral vote

Party members communicate ideas and views on public issues.

• monitor the actions of officeholders
• help candidates win elections
• educating the electorate
• recruit and nominate candidates

recruit and nominate candidates

• similarity of political parties
• function of political parties