Political Parties

All of the following are functions of political parties EXCEPT

• monitor officeholders

• educate people about campaign issues

• recruit candidates

• monitor the polls on election day

• help candidates win

A _____________ system characterizes the American political process.

• multi-party

• two-party

• three-party

• dual party

All of the following are characteristics of third parties EXCEPT

• often revolve around a political personality

• typically win elections

• often takes votes away from the two main parties

• introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue

President Trump campaigned for fellow Republican Rick Saccone. This represents which function of a political party?

• recruit and nominate candidates

• monitor the actions of officeholders

• educate the voters about campaign issues

• help candidates win

The differences between political parties are stated in the

• party strategies

• party platforms

• functions of the parties

• party handbooks

All of the following are examples of modern day third parties EXCEPT

• Whig Party

• Green Party

• Constitution Party

• Libertarian Party

Beliefs of a political party

• strategies

• foundations

• theories

• ideology

All of the following are similarities of political parties EXCEPT

• organize to win elections

• their ideologies

• influence public policy

• reflect both liberal and conservative views on the political spectrum

• appeal to center of the political spectrum

A Presidential debate is an example of which function of political parties?

• monitoring officeholders

• helping candidates win

• recruiting and nominating candidates

• educating the voters about issues

In 2017, The Democratic Party of Virginia selected Ralph Northam as the Democratic candidate for governor. Which political party function is being demonstrated?

• educating the voters about issues

• recruiting and nominating a candidate

• monitoring officeholders

• helping candidates win