Understanding Political Parties

What is a political party?

• A group of people with similar beliefs about government

• A group of people with different beliefs about government

• A group of people with no beliefs about government

• A group of people who do not care about government.

The Democratic Party emphasizes ______.

• limited government

• social equality and government involvement in the economy

• personal responsibility

• no government involvement

What is the purpose of political parties?

• To represent different viewpoints

• To organize elections

• To simplify the voting process

• All of the above.

In a primary election, political parties choose their candidates for the ______.

• general election

• local council

• school board

• none of the above

What challenges do political parties face?

• Partisanship

• Influence of money

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

A platform is a set of ______.

• A) beliefs and policies

• B) rules and regulations

• C) laws and orders

• D) none of the above

What happens during a general election?

• Voters select candidates from different parties

• Political parties choose their candidates

• Only one party participates

• None of the above.

What is the role of political parties in elections?

• Hold primary elections

• Select candidates for public office

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

Partisanship can hinder ______.

• cooperation between parties

• the economy

• social equality

• none of the above

Campaign financing can create ______.

• inequalities in political influence

• equal opportunities

• no impact

• none of the above