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(Key Terms) Political Parties & Elections

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(Key Terms) Political Parties & Elections
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why are political parties essential to democratic government?

It is the only way for someone to run for office
They are a link between representatives and their constituents
They are the only way to get things to change
Everyone fits into a major party

2.

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People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?

Political Action Committees (PAC's)
Public Opinion
Mass Media
Interest Groups

3.

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The media typically is _______ when reporting the news.

Liberal
Biased
Conservative
Unbiased

4.

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A ballot used when people know they will be out of town on the day of the elections?

Straight Ticket
Butterfly Ballot
Absentee Ballot
Punch Card Ballot

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The two main ways states send people to the national convention are primaries and:

campaigns 
nominees
caucuses
absolute majorities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Candidates for the larger political parties are chosen at party meetings called:

the Electoral College
delegates
campaigns
conventions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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A Political Party is?

a supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.
a group of persons who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.
a person who favors a republican form of government.
a group of like-minded individuals who like to party.

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