Political Parties and Interest Groups

Political Parties and Interest Groups

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jeffrey Ganci

FREE Resource

25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is each political party's platform position on the role of government?

Republican - Limited government, Democrat - Expanded government

Republican - Expanded government, Democrat - Limited government

Republican - No government, Democrat - Total government

Republican - Total government, Democrat - No government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has the largest impact on a person's political beliefs?

Media

Family

Schools

Friends

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the two-party system develop in the United States?

To create more political parties

To simplify the electoral process

To ensure a balance of power

To eliminate political competition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal (function) of political parties?

To entertain the public

To organize elections

To influence government policy

To create laws

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the "watchdog function" of political parties most benefit?

The government

The public

The media

The political parties themselves

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the spoiler role of 3rd parties?

To win elections

To split the vote

To create new laws

To support major parties

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is membership in either of the political parties determined?

By age

By income

By personal choice

By education level

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