Part B Unit 1 Vocabulary

The Constitutional Convention was a gathering to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation. What was the main outcome of this convention?

• The drafting of the United States Constitution

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the American Revolutionary War

• The establishment of the Bill of Rights

Who are incumbents in politics?

• Current office holders

• Political challengers

• Election candidates

• Former office holders

A political platform is:

• a set of principles and policies adopted by a political party

• a physical stage where politicians speak

• a type of government building

• a media outlet for political news

A closed primary is a type of primary election in which:

• Only registered party members can vote.

• Anyone can vote regardless of party affiliation.

• Only independent voters can participate.

• Voting is done online only.

A political party is:

• a group of people with similar political goals and opinions

• a government organization

• a type of political system

• a political ideology

What is a one party system?

• A political system where only one party exists or is allowed to exist.

• A political system with multiple parties competing for power.

• A system where parties are banned.

• A system where two major parties dominate politics.

An open primary is a type of primary election in which:

• Only registered party members can vote.

• Any registered voter can participate, regardless of party affiliation.

• Only independent voters can participate.

• Only voters from the two major parties can participate.

A two party system is a political system where:

• multiple parties exist but only two parties dominate the political landscape

• only two parties are allowed to exist

• two parties form a coalition to govern

• two parties compete but neither dominates

The Democrat Party is:

• a political party in the United States, established in 1828 by Andrew Jackson

• a type of government system

• a historical event

• a social movement

What are third parties in politics?

• Political parties that are not part of the two major parties

• Political parties that are part of the government

• Political parties that are only active during elections

• Political parties that have no influence