Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society

What is a two party system?

____________are usually found in nations with authoritarian governments

Which of the following DOES NOT describe one of the major functions of political parties?

A third party does all of the following EXCEPT:

A political party's platform is a:

Dad doesn't belong to either one of the two major political parties. Instead, he joined a smaller group that is challenging them. Mom liked a different group, so she joined it. Now each of my parents belongs to a different _____.

Dad is on the right of the political spectrum. He is against abrupt changes, and he has traditional views. He also wants as little government involvement and spending as possible. This makes him a/an

I asked Dad how I could tell the ideological differences between the two major political parties. He told me the important differences can be found in the

Which function of a party requires them to report on any negative dealings of the opposing party?

Which party believes in a smaller federal government?

Which type of 3rd party exists to promote a specific and limited set of ideals

Which party tends to create policies that favor the less wealthy?

Which party tends to favor businesses and the wealthy?

The type of election in which members from the same Political Party challenge each other for their party's endorsement in the next election.

The type of election in which candidates from opposing Political Parties challenge each other with the winner taking public office is .....

Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has three electoral votes.

What month do the people vote for President of the United States?

The Census is conducted every 10 years to count the total population in the nation. How can the population affect the Electoral College?

What is the Electoral College?

What are the members of the Electoral College called?

For which candidate will each member of the Electoral College "normally" vote?

How can a presidential candidate win the election without winning the majority of all the individual votes in the United States?

How is the total number of 538 Electoral College voters determined?

Which states would benefit if the Electoral College was abolished?

Which is a reason that has been argued for keeping the Electoral College.

Primaries and caucuses determine who _____ the general election from President.

Delegates cast their official votes for nominees at

Voters who are registered as an independent

Which event would come first in a US presidential elections?

The difference between primary elections and general elections is that winners of the primary have ______________ run against each other.

Some states hold primary elections to nominate candidates and send delegates to the national nominating conventions while other states hold ______, which are open forum with no privacy in your vote.

There have been 5 times that a President was elected by winning the _______ vote, but lost the ______ vote.

The last step in today's presidential nomination process for each party is __________ and occurs in the summer.

At each party's national convention, several key events take place. The event that usually closes the convention and provides direction and goals for the party is called ______________.

At each party's national convention, several key events take place. The most important event/function that is the real reason why the convention is being held is ______________.

The people who attend the national nominating convention for their political party and are sent to vote for the party's official nominee are called __________.

The state that has a law that its Presidential primaries must be the first in the nation is _______.

The state that has a law that its caucuses must be the first in the nation is _______.

Smaller, minority party

Does the Constitution discuss political parties?

Why are third parties called minor parties?

The vote cast by the people in the presidential election is called the

Inauguration of President and Vice President occurs when?

People who say they do not support a political party.

The practice of voting for candidates of more than one party on the same ballot.

A meeting of party leaders to discuss issues or choose candidates.

A primary in which voters do not need to declare a party before voting, but may vote in only one party's primary.

Position statements on each specific issue in a party's platform.

In Federalist Paper #10, what is a faction?

James Madison’s Federalist Paper #10 articulated the belief that the Constitution would:

One limitation for 3rd Parties is

The Grand Old Party (GOP)

Conservative, pro-business

Reduce regulation on small businesses

Create incentives for investment & innovation

Raise wages & promote workers' rights

Achieve universal, affordable, quality health care for all

Guarantee universal, quality childhood education

Committing voter fraud can result in someone being charged with a $10,000 dollar fine and up to ___ years in prison.

If you don't have an ID or you're not on the voter rolls, you can fill out an _______________ ballot.

What is the #1 cause of voter disenfranchisement?

Who creates voting laws in the United States?

The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution states, "The right of ____________ of the United States to vote shall not be _____________ or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

In 1971, the passage of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment gave __________________ the right to vote.

An _______________ is a procedure that enables a specified number of voters to propose a law by petition.

The removal of an elected official from office by vote of the people is called a _____________.

The "National Voter Registration Act" requires that states make voter registration forms available at ______________ and other locations.

Select all the qualifications required to be eligible to vote in the United States of America:

Women gained the right to vote in ____________.

Ken is struggling to pay his bills since he got hurt at work. He is thankful that when he goes to vote this November, he doesn’t have to pay a poll tax.

Linda is allowed to vote for the President of the United States while living in Washington, D.C. for the first time in 1964.

Derek is a Black man going to vote in the election this November. He wants to make his opinion matter through voting!

A citizen of Washington, D.C. is excited because the candidate she voted for just won the Presidential election of 2020.

Sienna stands in line at her polling place to vote in the election. She is happy that women were granted the right to vote so she can voice her opinion!

James is a freed slave allowed to vote in the election of 1872. He is excited to make his opinion heard through voting for the first time

Damian just turned 18 years old in May. He can’t wait to cast his vote for the first time in the election this year.

Marissa goes to the polls to vote in the 2020 election. She is a woman and she is glad she can vote to make her voice heard.

Larry is 19. He couldn’t vote last year because he had to be 21. This year, a new law has passed that allows him to vote.

Maria just had to pay a big vet bill and doesn’t have any cash with her. Voting day is almost over. She is thankful there is no tax required to vote!

The right to vote

A voting fee used to suppress Black voters

This amendment outlawed voter discrimination based on race

Paper in which a voter marks his or her vote.

What two political parties have been in power for the longest in the history of the United States?

What is the term for a state that is highly competitive and often votes for different political parties from election to election?

What two political parties have been in power for the longest in the history of the United States?

organization that is formed by an individual or special interest group to raise money for political campaigns

The way an election is determined in all elections not the President

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