CE.8ab Political Parties

What is the role of political parties in the American political process?

• To recruit candidates

• To monitor the actions of officeholders

• To educate the people about campaign issues

• All of the above

What is a platform in the context of political parties?

• A plan or course of action for handling an issue or problem

• A statement of the party's beliefs and policies on important issues

• A group of people who have similar views and opinions

• A political personality

Which party is generally seen as more liberal in the United States?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Progressive Party

• None of the above

What do conservatives tend to favor in terms of federal government intervention?

• More involvement in solving social problems

• Less involvement in the lives of citizens

• Equal involvement in all areas

• No involvement at all

What is the main goal of political parties in terms of elections?

• To organize national and state committees

• To influence public policies

• To hold more moderate views

• To help their candidates win

What is the primary function of third parties in the political system?

• They often win major elections

• They manage international relations

• They provide alternatives to the two major parties

• They control the legislative branch

What tends to cause voters to steer away from a political party and its candidates?

• Holding more moderate views

• Reflecting liberal or conservative views

• Having radical or extreme views

• Organizing national and state committees

How many major political parties are there in the United States?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the main function of political parties after a candidate has been elected?

• To educate the people about campaign issues

• To raise money for the campaign

• To monitor the actions of officeholders

• To organize national and state committees

What is the main function of a political party's platform?

• To outline the party's views on important issues

• To organize national and state committees

• To recruit candidates for the party

• To monitor the actions of officeholders