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Part B Unit 1 Vocabulary

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

The Constitutional Convention was a gathering to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation. What was the main outcome of this convention?

a)

The drafting of the United States Constitution

b)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

c)

The end of the American Revolutionary War

d)

The establishment of the Bill of Rights

2.

Who are incumbents in politics?

a)

Current office holders

b)

Political challengers

c)

Election candidates

d)

Former office holders

3.

A political platform is:

a)

a set of principles and policies adopted by a political party

b)

a physical stage where politicians speak

c)

a type of government building

d)

a media outlet for political news

4.

A closed primary is a type of primary election in which:

a)

Only registered party members can vote.

b)

Anyone can vote regardless of party affiliation.

c)

Only independent voters can participate.

d)

Voting is done online only.

5.

A political party is:

a)

a group of people with similar political goals and opinions

b)

a government organization

c)

a type of political system

d)

a political ideology

6.

What is a one party system?

a)

A political system where only one party exists or is allowed to exist.

b)

A political system with multiple parties competing for power.

c)

A system where parties are banned.

d)

A system where two major parties dominate politics.

7.

An open primary is a type of primary election in which:

a)

Only registered party members can vote.

b)

Any registered voter can participate, regardless of party affiliation.

c)

Only independent voters can participate.

d)

Only voters from the two major parties can participate.

8.

A two party system is a political system where:

a)

multiple parties exist but only two parties dominate the political landscape

b)

only two parties are allowed to exist

c)

two parties form a coalition to govern

d)

two parties compete but neither dominates

9.

The Democrat Party is:

a)

a political party in the United States, established in 1828 by Andrew Jackson

b)

a type of government system

c)

a historical event

d)

a social movement

10.

What are third parties in politics?

a)

Political parties that are not part of the two major parties

b)

Political parties that are part of the government

c)

Political parties that are only active during elections

d)

Political parties that have no influence

11.

A political party in the United States developed in 1854 and replaced the Whig party. Abraham Lincoln became the first president from the party.

a)

Democrat

b)

Repubplican

c)

Independent

d)

Liberal