CE 5 Politcal Parties SOL Prep

What is the primary function of political parties in the U.S.?

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Organizing military forces

• Regulating state laws

• Directing educational curricula

Which system characterizes the American political process?

• Single-party system

• Two-party system

• Multi-party system

• No-party system

What role do third parties often play in U.S. elections?

• They primarily fund other parties

• They merge with one of the major parties

• They usually win the elections

• They introduce new ideas and press for particular issues

What is a key strategy for evaluating the accuracy of campaign speeches?

• Separating fact from opinion

• Counting the number of attendees

• Evaluating the speaker's popularity

• Assessing the length of the speech

What has led to rising campaign costs?

• Decreased media interest

• Lower voter turnout

• Extensive fund-raising activities

• Increased public funding

Which amendment granted voting rights regardless of race?

• 26th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What is required before a citizen may vote?

• Membership in a political party

• Approval from local government

• Voter registration

• Passing a political knowledge test

What is the role of the Electoral College in U.S. elections?

• It organizes national debates

• It directly counts the popular votes

• It casts the official vote for president and vice president

• It debates the qualifications of candidates

What is a major influence on the rising costs of campaigns?

• Reduction in media coverage

• Decrease in public interest

• Lower number of candidates

• Increased influence of issue-oriented special interest groups

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Green and Libertarian

• Socialist and Communist

• Democrats and Repubilcans

• Libertarians and Constitutionalists