5A/B Review

What is the role of political parties in the American political process?

• To recruit candidates

• To monitor the actions of officeholders

• To educate the people about campaign issues

• All of the above

Which party is generally seen as more liberal in the United States?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Progressive Party

• None of the above

What do conservatives tend to favor in terms of federal government intervention?

• More involvement in solving social problems

• Less involvement in the lives of citizens

• Equal involvement in all areas

• No involvement at all

What is the main goal of political parties in terms of elections?

• To organize national and state committees

• To influence public policies

• To hold more moderate views

• To help their candidates win

What is the primary function of third parties in the political system?

• They often win major elections

• They manage international relations

• They provide alternatives to the two major parties

• They control the legislative branch

How many major political parties are there in the United States?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the main function of political parties after a candidate has been elected?

• To educate the people about campaign issues

• To raise money for the campaign

• To monitor the actions of officeholders

• To organize national and state committees

Political parties play a key role in the government, and in helping their candidate win.  They also:

• educate the electorate
• provide non-biased propaganda
• pay money for your vote
• fine citizens who do not vote

Which demonstrates a political party monitoring the actions of officeholders?

• The Democratic Party Accuses President Trump of Tax Evasion

• The Republican Party Reveals Plan to Improve Education

• Both Political Parties Announce Top Picks for Presidential Candidates

• The President Visits Virginia to Campaign for Senatorial Candidate

The primary role of a third party is to:

• keep the best candidate from winning
• inform the public about the shortcomings of the other parties
• highlight an outstanding candidate in order to gain name recognition for the next election
• introduce new ideas or push for a particular issue