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WorksheetsCE.8ab Political Parties
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the role of political parties in the American political process?
To recruit candidates
To monitor the actions of officeholders
To educate the people about campaign issues
All of the above
What is a platform in the context of political parties?
A plan or course of action for handling an issue or problem
A statement of the party's beliefs and policies on important issues
A group of people who have similar views and opinions
A political personality
Which party is generally seen as more liberal in the United States?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Progressive Party
None of the above
What do conservatives tend to favor in terms of federal government intervention?
More involvement in solving social problems
Less involvement in the lives of citizens
Equal involvement in all areas
No involvement at all
What is the main goal of political parties in terms of elections?
To organize national and state committees
To influence public policies
To hold more moderate views
To help their candidates win
What is the primary function of third parties in the political system?
They often win major elections
They manage international relations
They provide alternatives to the two major parties
They control the legislative branch
What tends to cause voters to steer away from a political party and its candidates?
Holding more moderate views
Reflecting liberal or conservative views
Having radical or extreme views
Organizing national and state committees
How many major political parties are there in the United States?
One
Two
Three
Four
What is the main function of political parties after a candidate has been elected?
To educate the people about campaign issues
To raise money for the campaign
To monitor the actions of officeholders
To organize national and state committees
What is the main function of a political party's platform?
To outline the party's views on important issues
To organize national and state committees
To recruit candidates for the party
To monitor the actions of officeholders
Which demonstrates a political party monitoring the actions of officeholders?
The Democratic Party Accuses President Trump of Tax Evasion
The Republican Party Reveals Plan to Improve Education
Both Political Parties Announce Top Picks for Presidential Candidates
The President Visits Virginia to Campaign for Senatorial Candidate
Select all that apply.
Identify the differences in political parties.
Platforms that list the parties views
Organize to win elections
Reflect both liberal and conservative views
Campaigning
What roles do political parties play in the American political process?
(a) (b)
create legislation for the country
provide social services to citizens
Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to--
assist people in getting to their polling places
help new residents register to vote
recruit individuals to run for office
educate the electorate about campaign issues
Which political party is generally in favor of more government involvement?
Democrat
Republican
Green
Progressive
Which political party generally favors conservative views?
Democrat
Republican
Progressive
Green
