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What is the primary goal of political parties?

• to create a national platform
• to get their candidates elected
• to collect campaign contributions
• to attract members who agree on issues

How do lobbyists help government officials to function more effectively

• by setting the public agenda
• by funding public election campaigns
• by selecting candidates for public office
• by providing information on public issues

The National Women’s Party (1913–1930) and the Right to Life Party (1970–present) are examples of which type of third party?

• splinter party
• ideological party
• single-issue party
• economic protest party

The idea that political power should be distributed and shared among various groups in society is known as

• centrism
• pluralism
• socialism
• libertarianism

Which political party in the United States has lasted the longest?

• Democrats
• Federalists
• Progressives
• Republicans

Who are the main sponsors of political action committees (PACs)

• think tanks
• third parties
• interest groups
• grassroots organizaons

Which of these is found in a party platform?

• description of the party's structure
• a statement of the party's principles
• a list of the party's campaign contributors
• a plan for getting the party's candidates elected

Which of these is the first step in the policymaking process?

• agenda setting
• policy adoption
• policy evaluation
• issue identification

Which of the following best defines an interest group?

• A group of individuals sharing a common interest and want to influence public policy
• A governmental agency responsible for regulating various industries
• A political party advocating for specific social reforms
• A coalition of elected officials working to pass legislation

Which of the following best defines a political party?

• A group of individuals who gather to discuss various hobbies and interests.
• An organization that advocates for environmental conservation.
• A group of people who share common political goals and seek to influence government policies.
• A social club dedicated to promoting cultural diversity.