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CE.5a Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the following are functions of political parties.

a)

Recruiting and nominating candidates

b)

Preparing a national budget

c)

Helping candidates win elections

d)

Educating the electorate about campaign issues

e)

Monitoring actions of officeholders

2.
When Democrat Hillary Clinton was chosen to run for President over Democrat Bernie Sanders, this was an example of what party function? 
a)
Monitoring actions of office holders
b)
Helping Candidates win elections 
c)
Recruiting and Nominating Candidates
d)
Educating People about Campaign issues
3.
What Function is the party serving when they throw campaign rallies and raise money for their candidates?
a)
Recruiting and Nominating Candidates
b)
Helping Candidates win Elections
c)
Monitoring office holders
d)
Educating the Electorate on Issues
4.

All of the following are functions of political parties.

a)

Recruiting and nominating candidates

b)

Preparing a national budget

c)

Helping candidates win elections

d)

Educating the electorate about campaign issues

e)

Monitoring actions of officeholders

5.

Political parties have all of the following functions EXCEPT?

a)

Recruit and nominate candidates for office.

b)

Monitor the actions of officeholders.

c)

Educate the voters about campaign issues.

d)

Determine the number of electors each state will receive.

6.

The United States has a _________ party political system.

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Multiple

7.
Which of the following is not a function of a political party?
a)
serving as watchdog
b)
nominating candidates 
c)
informing supporters
d)
deactivating supporters
8.
All of the following are functions of political parties EXCEPT-
a)
recruiting and nominating candidates
b)
educate the electorate about campaign issues
c)
nominate Supreme Court justices
d)
monitor actions of office holders
9.
Political parties play a key role in the government, and in helping their candidate win.  They also:
a)
educate the electorate
b)
provide non-biased propaganda
c)
pay money for your vote
d)
fine citizens who do not vote
10.
What is one of the main purposes of political parties?
a)
To cast electoral votes
b)
To set the age for voting
c)
To administer literacy tests
d)
To nominate candidates for office