Third Parties

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

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

Which statement explains why third parties are important?

• Third parties often raise the most money.

• Third parties win many national and state elections.

• Third parties can introduce new ideas and issues.

• Third party candidates are often the most experienced.

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

• Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Jesse Ventura

• Ronald Reagan

• Al Franken

What is a third party in the context of U.S. politics?

• A) A party that is not one of the two major parties

• B) A party that always wins elections

• C) A party that only exists during presidential elections

• D) A party that is part of the government

Which of the following is a characteristic of third parties?

• A) They often focus on specific issues

• B) They always have the most members

• C) They are always funded by the government

• D) They never participate in debates

What role do third parties often play in elections?

• A) They can influence the outcome by drawing votes from major parties

• B) They always win the presidency

• C) They prevent major parties from campaigning

• D) They decide the election results