Civics - Ch 9 Terms Quiz Review

What is an association of voters with broad common interests who want to influence or control decision making in government by electing the party's candidates to public office?

• Civic organization
• Political party
• Political action committee
• Interest group

What is a Two-Party System?

• A political system with multiple parties competing equally.
• A system of government in which two parties compete for power.

• A system where one party holds all power.
• A system that allows for independent candidates only.

What is a party that challenges the two major parties called?

• third party
• independent candidate
• major party
• political faction

What is a platform?

• A platform in government is a series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues.

• A platform in government refers to the financial budget of a party.
• A platform in government is a physical location for political meetings.
• A platform in government is a type of voting system used in elections.

In government, what is a plank?

• A plank refers to a physical structure in a building.
• A plank is a type of government official.
• A plank is a method of voting in elections.
• A plank is each individual part of a political party's platform.

What is the National Committee?

• A social club for national leaders.
• An international organization for trade agreements.
• Representatives from the 50 state party organizations who run a political party.

• A local committee managing community events.

An individual who is elected by the national committee who manages the daily operations of the national party.

• National Party Chairperson

• National Committee Member
• Campaign Manager
• Party Treasurer

What is a delegate?

• A delegate is a representative at a meeting.

• A delegate is a type of government building.
• A delegate is a citizen who votes in elections.
• A delegate is a government official who enforces laws.

What is a caucus?

• A caucus is a public vote held in the streets.
• A caucus is a formal debate in the legislature.
• A caucus is a type of political party membership card.
• A caucus is a meeting of political party members to conduct party business.

A geographic area that contains a specific number of voters.

• Polling place
• Precinct

• Electoral zone
• Civic region