05.5 - Third Party Politics

What has traditionally discouraged third-party and independent candidates in the United States?

• Lack of voter interest

• Structural barriers within the electoral system

• Insufficient funding

• Media bias

Why do some ideological citizens form their own political parties?

• To support the major parties

• To avoid political participation

• Because they believe neither major party hears or implements their desired agenda

• To increase voter turnout

What is a characteristic of ideological parties like the Libertarians?

• They change their ideology frequently

• They subscribe to a consistent ideology across multiple issues

• They focus on a single issue

• They avoid foreign affairs

What is a splinter party?

• A party that forms to protest economic conditions

• A party that focuses on a single issue

• A party that forms when large factions break off from a major party

• A party that supports both major parties

Which party was formed by Teddy Roosevelt in 1912?

• The Socialist Party

• The Green Party

• The Bull Moose Party

• The Prohibition Party

What type of party is the Green Party considered?

• A splinter party

• An economic-protest party

• A single-issue party

• A major party

Who was the Texas millionaire that ran for president as an independent in 1992 and 1996?

• Ralph Nader

• Gary Johnson

• H. Ross Perot

• Jill Stein

Which party did Ralph Nader represent in the 2000 election?

• Libertarian Party

• Reform Party

• Green Party

• Constitution Union Party

What was the main reason Theodore Roosevelt started the "Bull Moose Party" in 1912?

• He wanted to support William Taft.

• He was displeased with the Republican Party's direction.

• He wanted to join the Socialist Party.

• He was aiming to support Woodrow Wilson.

Who won the 1992 presidential election with 43.3% of the popular vote?

• George H.W. Bush

• Ross Perot

• Bill Clinton

• Theodore Roosevelt