Political Parties & Elections

Why are political parties essential to democratic government?

• It is the only way for someone to run for office
• They are a link between representatives and their constituents
• They are the only way to get things to change
• Everyone fits into a major party

The media typically is _______ when reporting the news.

• Liberal
• Biased
• Conservative
• Unbiased

What is the best way future voter tendencies can be predicted?

• By hiring a psychic
• Based on previous elections
• By taking a poll
• Based on social media "likes"

The media does not influence public opinion by using bias, symbolism, or propaganda.

• True

• False

An attempt to promote a particular person or idea?

• Influence
• Initiative
• Proposition
• Propaganda 

The two main ways states send people to the national convention are primaries and:

• campaigns 
• nominees
• caucuses
• absolute majorities

Candidates for the larger political parties are chosen at party meetings called:

• the Electoral College
• delegates
• campaigns
• conventions

A Political Party is?

• a supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.

• a group of persons who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.

• a person who favors a republican form of government.

• a group of like-minded individuals who like to party.

Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?

• Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom.

• Republicans favor value-based governance, opposing excessive consumption, and unregulated competition.

• Republicans favor a national mass people's party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism.

• Republicans favor more affordable health care, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination in all forms.

"We are stronger when we have an economy that works for everyone, making middle-class life within reach for more Americans. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege."

Which political party would agree with this viewpoint?

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party