CE 5ab Quick Check

Placing yard signs around town, bests support which function of political parties?

• Influence public policy

• Help candidates win elections

• Recruit a candidate for office

• Create a platform for the party

While serving as the Mayor, the local paper ran a story complaining about how the Mayor overspent the allowed budget.

Which function of political parties is this?

• Monitor the action of officeholders

• Help candidates win elections

• Recruit and nominate candiates

• Educate the people about issues

How many major political parties does the United States have?

Type in the number!

In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt organized a third party called the Progressive Party when he was denied the Republican presidential nomination. Although Roosevelt lost the election, he did manage to take votes from the Republican candidate.

Which characteristic of third parties is best supported by the passage?

• Third parties focus on one issue

• Third parties are a part of the two party system

• Third parties rarely win

• Third parties list their view in platforms

Select all that apply.

Identify the differences in political parties.

• Platforms that list the parties views

• Organize to win elections

• Reflect both liberal and conservative views

• Campaigning

What do political parties have in common in order to win elections?

• Create interest groups to raise awareness

• Focus only on one issue

• Create platforms

• Appeal to the political center