Unit 6 Review

A set of statements describing a party's views on major issues is called a

• platform

• candidate

• public policy

• third party

Which of the following is a similarity of political parties?

• reflect both liberal and conservative views

• influence public policy

• organize to win elections

• all of the above

The media sometimes uses bias when covering the news, which means--

• broadcasting different points of view

• separating fact from opinion

• favoring one side over the other

• rising campaign costs

Responsible voters in elections will do which of the following when it comes to making a decision with their vote?

• separate fact from opinion and evaluate sources

• identify bias and support it

• believe bias and opinionated advertising

• believe propaganda supporting their own opinions

CHOOSE 4 ANSWERS: Choose the four functions of political parties.

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Helping candidates win elections

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

• Preparing a national budget

• Educating the electorate (voters) about campaign issues

A political party other than Republican or Democrat.

• third amendment

• third party

• third law

What has happened to campaign costs in recent years, causing candidates to do extensive fundraising?

• Costs have decreased

• Costs have remained the same

• Costs have increased

• The political parties pay for the election

"Organizations formed by interest groups; collect and raise money from group members, give money to candidates who support their views." What is being described?

• interest groups

• third parties

• PACs (political action committees)

• political parties

PAC stands for---

• Political Action Congress

• Political Action Committee

• Partisan Action Committee

The United States has a _________ party political system.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Multiple