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Parties Quiz

Authored by Justin Wood

Social Studies

12th Grade

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Parties Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the origins of political parties in the United States?

Political divisions between the Democrats and the Republicans.
Political divisions between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists
The influence of European political parties.
The desire for a strong central government.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a drawback related to "winner take all" elections?

Limited choice for voters.
Discourages third-party candidates.
Lack of representation for minority groups or parties
Can lead to polarization and divisiveness.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of holding runoff elections?

To give voters a second chance to vote
To increase voter turnout
To prevent a tie between candidates
To determine a clear winner when no candidate receives a majority of the votes.

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why do single issue parties often join the ranks of our two major parties?

Pressure from major party leaders.
Lack of resources to run as an independent party.
Desire for more political power.
Similar ideologies or policy goals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 2000 election, many observers criticized Ralph Nader for "splitting the vote". What does this mean?

When a candidate receives a majority of the votes but still loses the election.
When a candidate withdraws from the election before voting begins.
When a candidate receives a large number of votes but fails to win any electoral votes.
When multiple candidates with similar ideologies or platforms compete for the same pool of voters, resulting in a division of votes among them.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes why political parties follow a "big tent" strategy?

To limit the number of voters and decrease their chances of winning elections.
To attract a wide range of voters and decrease their chances of winning elections.
To attract a wide range of voters and increase their chances of winning elections.
To focus on a specific group of voters and decrease their chances of winning elections.

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the role of party committees in a two party system?

Party committees in a two-party system are responsible for fundraising and campaign financing.
Party committees in a two-party system are responsible for enforcing party discipline and loyalty.
Party committees in a two-party system are responsible for selecting and endorsing candidates.
Party committees in a two-party system are responsible for organizing and coordinating party activities.

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