Mid Unit Political Party Review

A political party is...

• an organized group of people with similar political ideas

• a group of people celebrating a win in an election

• people who disagree with one another about political ideas

What kind of Party System does the US have?

• A two-party system

• A three-party system

• No political parties

• A one party system

Primaries and caucuses determine who _____ the general election for President.

• Wins

• Votes in

• Runs in

• Reports on

Unlike an open primary, a closed primary is...

• Anyone

• Only congressional representatives

• Only available to people who registered in that party

• Only former presidents

Which one is not a role of a political party?

• Select and Raise money for candidates

• Inform citizens

• Decide a national budget

• Act as a watchdog over the government

George Washington supported the creation of political parties despite them not being mentioned in The Constitution.

• True

• False

A type of third party that only deals with one specific issue is considered what?

• Single-Issue Party

• Biased Party

• Main-Focus Party

• Specific problem party

What do parties write so that potential voters may see what that party believes about many different issues?

• Platforms

• Planks

• Primary

• Caucus

What do you have to request if you know that you will be away from home on Election Day?

• Out of Town Ballot

• Absentee Ballot

• Exit Ballot

• Avoidance Ballot

Where is a candidate announced as their parties nomination?

• Caucus

• National convention

• On Election Day

• The Primary