Unit 3 Review: Political Parties - Topic #1, #2, #3 (CE.5ab)

What are TWO functions of political parties?

• Recruit and Nominate Candidates

• Declare Laws Unconstitutional

• Educate Voters about Campaign Issues

What are TWO functions of political parties? (PICK TWO)

• Help Candidates Win Elections

• Ratify Constitutional Amendments

• Monitor the Actions of Officeholders

The American political process is characterized as a two-party system.

• True

• False

Both parties want to win elections so they can influence the laws and public policies.

• True

• False

Political parties reflect liberal and conservative views, but to win majority support they must appeal to -

• the political left.

• the political center.

• the political right.

Differences in the political parties are stated in the party platforms and during campaigning.

• True

• False

Identify the THREE major characteristics of third parties? (PICK THREE)

• Rarely win elections, but they can play an important role.

• Often receive most votes during elections.

• Introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue.

• Usually receive the most coverage in newspapers and on television.

• Often revolve around a political personality like Theodore Roosevelt.

Identify the third parties. (PICK THREE)

• Constitution Party

• Democrat Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

• Republican Party