Political Parties Quiz

What is the main goal of a political party?

• To influence policies

• To control the media

• To win elections

• To support interest groups

What is the role of interest groups in politics?

• To recruit candidates

• To influence policies

• To win elections

• To facilitate collective action

Why do political parties facilitate collective action in the electoral process?

• To influence policies

• To win elections

• To support interest groups

• To control the media

What is the main reason for forming political parties?

• To win elections

• To control the media

• To support interest groups

• To influence policies

What is the purpose of party affiliation for politicians?

• To win elections

• To control the media

• To support interest groups

• To influence policies

What are the five main functions of political parties in the U.S.?

• Recruit candidates, nominate candidates, get out the vote, facilitate electoral choice, influence national government

• Win elections, influence policies, control the media, support interest groups, get out the vote

• Facilitate collective action, control the media, support interest groups, influence policies, nominate candidates

• Influence policies, control the media, support interest groups, recruit candidates, nominate candidates

What is the process of nominating a presidential candidate in the U.S.?

• Independent candidacy

• Direct appointment

• Primary elections

• Convention or caucus

What is the main purpose of getting out the vote?

• To influence policies

• To win elections

• To support interest groups

• To control the media

How do political parties facilitate electoral choice?

• By supporting interest groups

• By controlling the media

• By narrowing down political choices

• By influencing policies

What role do political parties play in the national government?

• They influence policies

• They control the media

• They support interest groups

• They shape Congress' agenda