Political Parties Quiz

What was the primary goal of political parties in a democracy according to the text?

• To divide the nation

• To get their candidates elected to office

• To create new laws

• To abolish the government

What is the goal of political parties when they unite diverse interests?

• To create division among people

• To produce a document outlining shared political objectives

• To abolish all other parties

• To create new laws

What is the role of a minority party in a political system?

• To support the majority party

• To serve as a "loyal opposition" to the majority party

• To create new laws

• To abolish the government

What did Jefferson claim about political parties?

• They are essential for democracy

• He would not go to heaven with a party

• They should be abolished

• They are the foundation of the nation

What is one way citizens can show support for a political party?

• By voting in international elections

• By attending party rallies or meetings

• By creating new laws

• By running for president

What mirrors the structure of the national committee?

• The organization of state and local committees

• The organization of international committees

• The organization of federal agencies

• The organization of corporate boards

How do most Americans identify politically?

• With multiple parties

• With one party or the other

• With no party

• With international parties

What is one activity citizens can volunteer for in political parties?

• Writing laws

• Working on party committees

• Running for president

• Creating new parties

What is the role of county committees?

• To manage national elections

• To oversee local voting districts

• To create international policies

• To fund state campaigns

When was the U.S. Constitution written, and what was notable about political parties at that time?

• 1787, no political parties existed

• 1790, two major parties existed

• 1800, multiple parties existed

• 1850, only one party existed