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Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

• recruiting and nominating candidates

• nominating supreme court justices

• Monitoring the actions of officeholders

• educating the public about campaign issues

The differences between the beliefs of political parties

• can be found by reaching each party's platform

• is that only one party reflects both liberal and conservative views

• is not important in an election

• is not available to the public

Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties -

• have more official members

• have more political experience

• are often concerned with one issue

• are older than the two main parties

All of the of the following can be said of thid parties EXCEPT they

• introduce new ideas and/or press for particular issues

• often take votes away from the two major parties

• often win elections and reform public policies

• often revolve around a political personality

Which function of political parties is displayed in the headline above?

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Educating people about campaign isues

• Helping candidates win elections

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

The Green Party, Constitution Party, and Libertarian Party are examples of

• the two party system

• third parties

• PAC's

• Super PAC's

Select all of the correct answers. What are the major functions of political parties?

• Nominate candidates

• Raise money for campaigns

• Count the electoral vote

• Monitor office holders

In order to win elections, political parties _________

• appeal to the political center

• avoid all propaganda techniques

• take positions that are unpopular with voters

• try to attract only liberal voters

What is the best title for the chart

• Strategies for Evaluating Campaigns

• Mass Media's Roles in Elections

• Role of Political Parties

• Electoral College process