One Big Party (Updated)

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What is a political party?

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An organized group of people with similar political views.

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Which two parties are the main political parties in the United States?

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Democratic Party and Republican Party

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What percentage of Americans identify as politically independent?

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40%

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What is the largest third party in the United States?

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Libertarian Party

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What do the Democratic and Republican parties have in all states?

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Ballot access

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What is one way to vote for third-party candidates who don’t have ballot access?

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Write-in candidates

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What do political parties exist at every level of? Options: Education, Business, Sports

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Government

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What is one of the main roles of political parties during an election season in the U.S.?

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To support candidates running for office

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What is the role of the minority party in a legislature?

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To promote the views of its supporters

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What happens if the minority party is successful in promoting its views?

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The laws are balanced between the two parties' viewpoints