Parties and Elections Quiz Review

What is the name for groups joined together on common principles who seek to control the government through the winning of elections?

What is the key factor that separates political parties from other groups?

• They are joined together on common principles

• They seek to control government power

• They have a very structured hierarchy

• Their ability to raise large amounts of money

Political Parties look to inspire their supporters and ensure good performance of officeholders.

• True

• False

Political Parties inform supporters and act as watchdogs; however, their members do not get involved in elections.

• True

• False

Political Parties campaign for candidates and will raise money for their campaigns.

• True

• False

The two major parties in American politics are the​ (a)   .

• Democrats and Republicans
• Liberals and Conservatives
• Socialists and Independents
• Greens and Libertarians
• Trumps and Bidens

What are parties without wide support from voters, which are usually short-lived?

What are the reasons for our modern two-party system?

• History

• Tradition

• Electoral System

• Ideological Consensus

• It is the most popular system around the globe

Match the party-types to their definition.

• A party formed to address economic grievances.

• Economic Protest

• A party that breaks away from a larger party.

• Single-Issue

• A party that advocates for one primary issue.

• Ideological

• A party that focuses on a specific set of beliefs or values.

• Splinter

Minor Parties are important because they can play the role of "spoiler" and steal votes in tightly contested elections.

• True

• False