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WorksheetsPolitical Parties and Interest Groups
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
The ratification of the constitution led to the formation of America's first two political parties. They were:
The Federalists who were against the constitution and the Anti-Federalists who were in favor of the constitution.
The Democrats who were against the constitution and the Republicans who were in favor of the constitution.
The Federalists who were in favor of the constitution and the Anti-Federalists who were against the constitution.
The Democrats who were in favor of the constitution and the Republicans who were against the constitution.
What is the function of congressional campaign committees?
To get incumbents reelected and to make sure that open seats remain in the party's control.
To manage the campaign of presidential candidates.
To decide which candidates are fit to run for positions in state government.
To determine whether a sitting president should be impeached or not?
Which of the following best describes the impact of minor parties on presidential elections?
Minor party candidates have won several presidential elections.
Minor party candidates have had no impact on presidential elections.
Minor party candidates have often times captured 50-75 electoral votes.
Minor party candidates haven't won any presidential elections but have had an impact by puling away votes from major parties.
Third parties are formed by different means. When one is created by the separation of a major party that is based on:
single issue support
economic protest
splinter
ideological beliefs
