Government Ch. 5 & 8

Which president warned against forming political parties?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What type of system does the United States have with regards to political parties?

• One Party

• Two Party

• Multi Party

• Tyranny

The former Soviet Union, Cuba, and China would be an example of

• One Party System

• Two party System

• Multi Party System

• Tyranny

The two MAJOR political parties in the United States are the ______________ and ___________.

• Libertarians/Republicans
• Democrats/Libertarians
• Communitarians/Republicans
• Democrats/Republicans

Which of the following is a function of a political party?

• Nominate candidates for office

• Inform and motivate supporters/voters

• Dictate legislation in the government

• All of these are functions of a political party.

The first two political parties after the writing of the Constitution were

• Federalists & Anti-Federalists

• Federalists & Democratic-Republicans

• Democratic-Republicans & Whigs

• Republicans & Democrats

Which of the following is true about minor, or third, parties?

• They very rarely win major elections.

• They can bring attention to an issue that the major parties aren't necessarily addressing.

• They can play spoiler by taking votes away from one of the major parties in an election.

• All of these are true of minor parties.

What is the definition of "Media"?

• A means of communicating to a large number of people

• A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

• A group that works together to achieve a goal

• A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

What is the definition of "Poll"?

• A means of communicating to a large number of people

• A group that works together to achieve a goal

• A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

• A matter on which there are two or more viewpoints

What can motivate people to vote (or not to vote)?

• Closed opinion polls

• Open opinion polls

• Private opinion polls

• Public opinion polls