Exploring Functions and Differences of U.S. Political Parties

What is the main job of political parties in the United States?

• To create laws

• To recruit and nominate candidates

• To educate the public about history

• To manage businesses

What is the first function of political parties?

• To recruit and nominate candidates

• To help candidates win elections

• To educate the electorate

• To monitor officeholders

How do political parties educate the electorate about campaign issues?

• By organizing sports events

• By holding debates

• By creating laws

• By creating flyers, pamphlets, and using the Internet

What is a key function of political parties in helping candidates win elections?

• Monitoring officeholders

• Creating laws

• Organizing sports events

• Raising funds for advertising

How do political parties monitor the actions of officeholders?

• By organizing sports events

• By holding debates

• By creating laws

• By keeping a close eye on members of both parties

What is one similarity between the two major political parties?

• They both manage businesses

• They both create laws

• They both organize to win elections

• They both organize sports events

What does public policy include?

• Business management

• Creating flyers and pamphlets

• Laws, priorities, and actions of the government

• Sports events

Where do liberals and conservatives fall on the political spectrum?

• Liberals on the right, conservatives in the center

• Liberals on the right, conservatives on the left

• Liberals in the center, conservatives on the right

• Liberals on the left, conservatives on the right

What is a party platform?

• A debate among candidates

• A business management plan

• A list of the party's main ideas, beliefs, and plans

• A sports event

What role do third parties play in the political landscape?

• They create laws

• They organize sports events

• They manage businesses

• They introduce new ideas and push for particular issues