17.1 - Development of Political Parties

Which type of party system is usually found in nations with authoritarian governments?

• one-party system

• two-party system

• multi-party system

• coalition system

In what way do parties contribute to political stability in the country?

• They dispense patronage after elections.

• They promote the peaceful transfer of power after elections.

• They influence members to vote along party lines.

• They educate the public on the issues.

What is one function of political parties?

• to lobby public officials to support the party's policies

• to critique the actions of public officials from their own party

• to reduce debate on controversial issues

• to get candidates elected to public office

A coalition government generally forms when

• one party dominates the elected offices.

• one party fails to get enough support to control the government.

• one party disputes the results of the election.

• one party controls the presidency while another controls one of both houses of the legislature.

What were the two original political parties in the United States?

• Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

• Federalist-Republicans and Democrats

• Whigs and Federalists

• Whig-Republicans and Federalists

By the end of the Civil War, two major parties had emerged, with the Republicans generally representing the

• northern states.

• western states.

• eastern states.

• southern states.

Third-party candidates have difficulty winning elections in the United states because nearly all elected officials are selected by

• at-large districts.

• caucuses.

• single-member districts.

• proportional representation.

The party that is out of power assumes the role of watchdog over the government by

• trying to block all proposals of the party in power.

• passing laws that counter those of the party in power.

• criticizing proposals of the party in power and offering alternative solutions.

• conducting surveillance of members of the party in power.

What party system is most common in the world today?

• minor-party system

• one-party system

• two-party system

• multi-party system

What is one impact of third parties in the United States?

• A third-party candidate sometimes wins the presidency.

• Major parties sometimes adopt third-party issues.

• Third parties tend to persist and influence elections over many cycles.

• Third-party candidates sometimes win a majority of seats in Congress.