Political Parties

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

Which of the following best defines our plurality concept to accumulating votes in an election?

• It is a system in which a candidate needs at least 50% of the votes cast to win an election.

• It is a system in which a candidate wins with the most votes in an election, not necessarily needing a majority of votes to win.

• It is a system in which multiple parties have a chance to win seats in Congress.

• It is a system in which multiple ballots are cast by each citizen to determine the winner of a Primary Election

The type of election in which members from the same Political Party challenge each other for their party's endorsement in the next election.

• General Election

• Intra-Party Election

• Semi-Final Election

• Primary Election

What is a Political Party Platform?

• The various layers and levels of party leadership with the highest elected office holder at the top.

• The physical structures used by candidates in the various states when campaigning.

• The collection of a Party's values, ideologies, issues and possible actions to be supported by its members.

• The physical structures that bind the party together.

The Incumbent is.....

• A candidate that is not the current office holder in a challenged campaign/race.

• The most powerful lawmaker in the US House of Reps.

• The most powerful lawmaker in the US Senate.

• The candidate that is the current office holder in a challenged campaign/race.

A precinct is....

• a single voting district for a city or county

• a satellite office/station for a major police department

• the physical facility in which one votes

• two or more wards combined

Match the following

• a set of beliefs in social, economic, and political matters

• bipartisan

• a group who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office

• ideological

• supported by two political parties

• political party

Social welfare programs, government regulation of business practices, and programs to improve the status of minorities are most associated with which political party?

• Republican Party

•   Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

What is the most important function of the national convention?

• writing the party's platform

• adopting the party's rules

• advancing State and local candidates

• picking the party's presidential candidate

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

• Watchdog

• Bonding Agent

• Inform

• Nominate