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WorksheetsPart B Unit 1 Vocabulary
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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?
The drafting of the United States Constitution
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The end of the American Revolutionary War
The establishment of the Bill of Rights
Who are incumbents in politics?
Current office holders
Political challengers
Election candidates
Former office holders
A political platform is:
a set of principles and policies adopted by a political party
a physical stage where politicians speak
a type of government building
a media outlet for political news
A closed primary is a type of primary election in which:
Only registered party members can vote.
Anyone can vote regardless of party affiliation.
Only independent voters can participate.
Voting is done online only.
A political party is:
a group of people with similar political goals and opinions
a government organization
a type of political system
a political ideology
What is a one party system?
A political system where only one party exists or is allowed to exist.
A political system with multiple parties competing for power.
A system where parties are banned.
A system where two major parties dominate politics.
An open primary is a type of primary election in which:
Only registered party members can vote.
Any registered voter can participate, regardless of party affiliation.
Only independent voters can participate.
Only voters from the two major parties can participate.
A two party system is a political system where:
multiple parties exist but only two parties dominate the political landscape
only two parties are allowed to exist
two parties form a coalition to govern
two parties compete but neither dominates
The Democrat Party is:
a political party in the United States, established in 1828 by Andrew Jackson
a type of government system
a historical event
a social movement
What are third parties in politics?
Political parties that are not part of the two major parties
Political parties that are part of the government
Political parties that are only active during elections
Political parties that have no influence
A political party in the United States developed in 1854 and replaced the Whig party. Abraham Lincoln became the first president from the party.
Democrat
Repubplican
Independent
Liberal
