Political Parties and Voting Quiz

What is a political party?

• A group of politicians who work together to win elections

• A government agency that regulates elections

• A committee that raises money for political campaigns

• An organization of citizens who have similar views about government and work together to put their ideas into practice

Why do we have political parties?

• All of the above

• To nominate candidates for public office

• To cultivate loyal support of the party and its policies

• To inform and activate voters/supporters

When did the two-party system start in the United States?

• 1854

• 1800

• 1780s

• 1932

What did George Washington warn about in his Farewell Address?

• The baneful effects of political parties

• The need for a strong federal government

• The importance of individual rights

• The dangers of foreign alliances

Which political party began as the Democratic Republicans in 1800?

• Federalist Party

• Democrat Party

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

What is the advantage of a two-party system?

• Multi-party system

• More government involvement

• Party membership is voluntary

• Near equal strength

What is the purpose of a national nominating convention?

• To campaign in swing states

• To choose the presidential candidate

• To select the vice-presidential candidate

• To pass a party platform

What is the purpose of a primary election?

• To raise money for political campaigns

• To choose the president and vice-president

• To register voters

• To decide who will represent the party in the general election

What is the purpose of interest groups?

• To conduct public opinion polls

• To regulate campaign financing

• To run for political office

• To influence government decisions

What is the most important responsibility of being a citizen?

• Voting

• Donating to political campaigns

• Joining a political party

• Running for political office