5.1 Test Review

How are candidates typically selected by political parties?

• Caucuses and primaries
• Primaries and conventions
• Political conventions and caucuses
• Elections and primaries

What is the symbol for the Republican party?

• Donkey
• Elephant

The Prohibition Party is an example of a Splinter party.

• True
• False

People who don't identify with Democrats or Repbulicans are called ____________

• Lobbyists
• PAC's
• Liberals
• Independents

One way interest groups spread information is by hiring paid lobbyists.

• True
• False

What are groups of people who work togeter to gain and exercise political power called?

• Political Parties
• Lobbyists
• Conservatives
• Independents

Interest groups raise funds through PAC's?

• True
• False

Interest groups do not pay for advertising.

• True
• False

What is the primary function of political parties in electoral politics?

• To talk to representatvies
• To set up caucuses
• To organize and mobilize citizens
• To win the primary

Which party is "on the left" side of the political spectrum?

• Liberals
• Conservatives