Political Party Quiz

Group of persons who seek to control government through winning of elections.

• Interest groups
• Lobbying 
• Political parties
• Incumbent

Which function of a party requires them to report on any negative dealings of the opposing party?

• Watchdog

• Bonding Agent

• Inform

• Nominate

Which party believes in a smaller federal government?

• Republican

• Democrat

Which party believes the federal government should ensure all people are cared for?

• Democrat

• Republican

Which type of 3rd party exists to promote a specific and limited set of ideals

• Ideological

• Single Issue

• Economic Protest

• Splinter

Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society

• Government

• Society

• Political Party

• Communists

What is a two party system?

• Two events are scheduled at the same time

• This refers to Communism and Socialism

• Refers to having third parties and dominant parties

• Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans

____________are usually found in nations with authoritarian governments

• two party system

• one party system

• multi-party system

• coalition system

Which of the following DOES NOT describe one of the major functions of political parties?

• Monitoring the actions of officeholders

• Recruiting, nominating, and helping candidates win the election

• Writing laws

• Educating voters about campaign issues

A third party does all of the following EXCEPT:

• Introduce new ideas

• Win most of the elections

• Revolve around, or result from, the efforts of a well-known political personality

• Work to have government address certain issues