Which is a function of a political party?

• Enforcing laws passed by Congress and the President

• Holding debates to keep citizens informed about campaign issues

• Nominating members to the President's cabinet

• Passing laws in favor of the political party in power

Presidential debates are an important part of the political process. Which function best describes the purpose of these debates?

• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Monitoring the actions of officeholders

• Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party

The President comes to Virginia to help a member of his political party campaign for the United States Senate. The President is —

• monitoring the actions of the opposing political party

• nominating a candidate for public office

• helping the candidate win an election

• educating the electorate about the campaign issues

Which function of political parties is demonstrated in this political cartoon?

• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

• Helping candidates win elections

• Monitoring the actions of officeholders

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

What are the functions of a political party?

• Educate others about issues

• Create campaign slogans

• Recruit candidates

• Monitor officeholders

• Help candidates win

Which statement best completes the graphic?

• Party platform

• Introduce new ideas

• Revolve around a political personality

• Appeal to the political center

In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to —

• propose cuts to popular programs

• divide campaign funds between candidates equally

• organize leaders of special interest groups

• appeal to the political center

This graph best reflects which fact about American voters?

• Union members vote for the Democratic Party.

• Business owners vote for the Republican Party.

• Independent voters help decide elections.

• Political identification helps voters choose candidates.

Which would best replace the question mark in this web?

• Holding debates

• Analyzing election results

• Conducting voter surveys

• Recognizing bias

This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —

• approve federal legislation

• communicate with other countries

• communicate with the public

• influence political lobbyists