Standard 8.5 CE Vocabulary Quiz

What is the term for a set of principles and policies that a political party supports?

• Legislation

• Agenda

• Platform

• Ideology

Which term describes a system of ideas that forms the basis of a political theory?

• Ideology

• Bipartisan

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

What does 'bipartisan' refer to?

• A demographic study

• A political philosophy

• A grassroots movement

• Involving two political parties

Which political philosophy emphasizes tradition and limited government?

• Realignment

• Liberalism

• Bipartisan

• Conservatism

What does 'liberalism' advocate for?

• Limited government

• Social reform

• Tradition

• Partisanship

What is a significant change in the political landscape called?

• Realignment

• Advocacy

• Polarization

• Incumbent

What is the term for statistical data relating to the population?

• Legislation

• Platform

• Demographics

• Electorate

Who are the electorate?

• Political party members

• Current officeholders

• People eligible to vote

• Community activists

What is an incumbent?

• A new candidate

• A current officeholder

• A political party

• A voting district

What is a grassroots movement?

• A top-down initiative

• A local-level campaign

• A government policy

• A political party