Retake CE 5a/b Political Parties

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How can political parties win the support of the majority of the voters? Options: Appealing to the political left, Appealing to the political center, Appealing to the political right

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Appealing to the political center

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How can you identify the differences in the two major political parties?

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Stated in party platforms and reflected in campaigning

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Third Parties? Introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue, Often take votes away from the two-major parties, Usually win most national and state elections, Often revolve around a political personality (e.g., Theodore Roosevelt)

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Usually win most national and state elections

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All of the following are Third Parties EXCEPT - Constitution Party, Green Party, Libertarian Party

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Democratic Party and Republican Party

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Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to--

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educate the electorate about campaign issues

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Where along the political spectrum do both political parties try to win votes in the general election?

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Political center

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President Trump comes to Virginia to help a member of his political party campaign for Virginia Governor. The President is

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helping the candidate win the election

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All of the following are similarities of the major political parties EXCEPT: Organize to win elections, Reflect liberal and conservative views, appeal to the political center, Influence public policies

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Revolve around a political personality

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How many major political parties are in America?

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2

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What is the definition of electorate?

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All the people eligible to vote in a selected area.