Civic Duties, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Political Parti

Front

In what document can you find the beliefs of the political party?

Back

Platform

Front

What is NOT a function of a political party? Options: Recruit and nominate candidates, Help candidates win elections, Monitor officeholders, Try to make other parties lose

Back

Try to make other parties lose

Front

What are groups that collect money from people and organizations to support candidates and influence elections called?

Back

Political Action Committees

Answer explanation

Political Action Committees (PACs) are organizations that collect funds to support political candidates and influence elections, making them the correct choice. Lobbyists and advocacy groups focus on influencing policy, while election boards oversee elections.

Front

The U.S. operates under a ________ party system, where the Democratic and Republican parties dominate.

Back

two

Answer explanation

The U.S. operates under a two-party system, primarily dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties. This structure contrasts with single-party, multi-party, or coalition systems, making 'two' the correct choice.

Front

Which is the primary function of Political Action Committees (PACs) and Super PACs?

Back

To influence elections and legislation

Front

What are political action committees (PACs) and Super PACs allowed to do in political campaigns?

Back

Super PACs can spend unlimited amounts of money in support of their candidate, but they cannot give directly to a candidate's campaign.

Front

Elections are a two-part process involving primary races and what else?

Back

general elections

Front

Who did the 15th Amendment help?

Back

All African American men

Front

This amendment finally gave women the right to vote and was ratified in 1920

Back

19th

Front

What amendment changed the voting age to 18?

Back

26th