Political Parties

Which of the following is the correct aim of a political party?

• measure political opinioin
• elect officials who will try to carry out a parts policies
• communicate a message to a large group of people
• encourage or prevent changes in public policy

Which of the following is something a political party does NOT do?

• lobby legislators for votes on public policies
• offer candidates for office
• educate voters on a candidate's positions
• compete for votes in elections

An electoral "earthquake" where new issues emerge, new coalitions replace old ones, and the majority party is often displaced by the minority party. Critical election periods are sometimes marked by a national crisis and may require more than one election to bring about a new party era

• Mid-term Election

• Critical Election

• Electoral College

• Presidential Primaries

An electoral system with two dominant parties that compete in national elections

• Winner-Take-All

• Single-Member District

• Plurality System

• Two Party System

Which of the following occurs after a critical election?

• Redistricting
• Party realignment
• Party dealignment
• Gerrymandering

There is nothing in the Constitution about political parties.

• True
• False

Encouraging lawmakers in their party to support the party's position on bills being discussed is which role of political parties?

• Running different parts of government
• Acting as a watchdog?
• Communicating with the people
• Supporting candidates

People not affiliated with any major or minor parties are known as 

•   Literate
•  Political efficacy
•  Independents
•   Electorate

A shift in party allegiances, such as Southerners leaving the Democratic Party and moving support to the Republican Party , is known as

• realignment
• dealignment
• coattail effect
• proportional representation

What is the most accurate definition of a political party?

• When politicians let loose and boogie!

• A team of politicians, activists, and voters whose goal is to control the government.

• A group of people who want to vote the same way.

• An ideology that is supported by people of similar interests.