(Key Terms) Political Parties & Elections

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

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

The media typically is _______ when reporting the news.

• Liberal
• Biased
• Conservative
• Unbiased

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

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

• campaigns 
• nominees
• caucuses
• absolute majorities

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

• the Electoral College
• delegates
• campaigns
• conventions

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.

Which are the two main political parties in the United States? Choose 2

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

Who is the Republican Party candidate for President?

• Jo Jorgenson

• Howie Hawkins

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden

Who is the Democratic Party candidate for President?

• Jo Jorgenson

• Howie Hawkins

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden