Question Bank

Political parties play a key role in the government, and in helping their candidate win.  They also:

• educate the electorate
• provide non-biased propaganda
• pay money for your vote
• fine citizens who do not vote

Which demonstrates a political party monitoring the actions of officeholders?

• The Democratic Party Accuses President Trump of Tax Evasion

• The Rethuglicans Party Reveals Plan to Improve Education

• Both Political Parties Announce Top Picks for Presidential Candidates

• The President Visits Virginia to Campaign for Senatorial Candidate

The primary role of a third party is to:

• keep the best candidate from winning
• inform the public about the shortcomings of the other parties
• highlight an outstanding candidate in order to gain name recognition for the next election
• introduce new ideas or push for a particular issue

Select all that apply.

Identify the differences in political parties.

• Platforms that list the parties views

• Organize to win elections

• Reflect both liberal and conservative views

• Campaigning

When Democrat Hillary Clinton was chosen to run for President over Democrat Bernie Sanders, this was an example of what party function? 

• Monitoring actions of office holders
• Helping Candidates win elections 
• Recruiting and Nominating Candidates
• Educating People about Campaign issues

What Function is the party serving when they throw campaign rallies and raise money for their candidates?

• Recruiting and Nominating Candidates
• Helping Candidates win Elections
• Monitoring office holders
• Educating the Electorate on Issues

What roles do political parties play in the American political process?

• play a key role in government

• provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process

• create legislation for the country

• provide social services to citizens

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to--

• assist people in getting to their polling places

• help new residents register to vote

• recruit individuals to run for office

• educate the electorate about campaign issues

Which political party is generally in favor of more government involvement?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Green

• Progressive

Which political party generally favors conservative views?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Progressive

• Green