Unit 6: Third Parties Review

What are third parties?

• The dominant political parties in a system.

• Anyone who is not a Republican or a Democrat.

• Anyone who is both a Demorcat and a Repbulican

• Organizations that support major parties financially.

Which of the following is an example of a 3rd party?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• None of the above

Third Parties form to support what?

• A specific issue

• A candidate for office

• The White House

• The incumbent candidate

A third party candidate has been elected president.

• True

• False

How can a 3rd party candidate influence the outcome of elections?

• By drawing votes away from one major party

• By increasing voter turnout

• By reducing campaign costs

• By supporting both major parties

What is the purpose of many minor parties?

• To support specific issues

• To oppose major parties

• To focus on international relations

• To increase taxes

The Green Party focuses on _______ and consumer issues.

• environmental

• economic

• social

• political

In 1998, who was elected governor of Minnesota as a Reform Party candidate?

• Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Jesse Ventura

• Ronald Reagan

• Al Franken

Match the scenario with the corresponding propaganda technique

• Testimonials

• "Canididate Ryan is corrupt and caters to special interests!"

• Bandwagon

• "The latest polls show a growing majority of people support candidate John Smith."

• Name Calling

• "Politican Billy is someone you trust. He has our vote."

• Endorsement

• Using famous people to gain support for an interest group or a candidate

Match the scenario with the corresponding propaganda technique

• Glittering Generalities

• "Canidate Billy is clearly the most qualified"

• Just Plain Folks

• "A vote for John is a vote for Values."

• Card Stacking

• "Vote for candidate Tony, he understands the problems of our town."