Civics Election and Presidents 2

Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?

• Nominating
• Watchdog
• Spoiler
• Informing the public

Where along the political spectrum do both political parties try to win votes in the general election?

• extreme right
• in the middle
• extreme left

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

• radio addresses
• mailings
• pamphlets
• platforms

Which of the following is a country with a two-party system?

• United States of America
• Japan
• Canada
• Cuba

Who is the first Republican President ever?

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

Another term for the current office holder is the:

• Candidate
• Leader
• Incumbent
• Best Choice

Group of persons who seek to control government through winning of elections.

• Interest groups
• Lobbying 
• Political parties
• Incumbent

The Republican party logo is a

• Eagle

• Donkey

• Elephant

• Snake

The Democratic party logo is a

• Eagle

• Donkey

• Elephant

• Snake

People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?

• Political Action Committees (PAC's)
• Public Opinion
• Mass Media
• Interest Groups