Functions of Political Parties

Donald Trump is chosen as the 2020 Republican Presidential nominee. Which function does this represent?

• Monitoring officeholders

• Educating voters

• Nominating candidates

• Helping candidates win

Senator Tom Delay resigns from his position as House Majority Leader after a campaign funds scandal

• Helping candidates win

• Monitoring officeholders

• Recruiting candidates

• Educating voters

Joe Biden campaigns in Virginia for fellow Democrat Terry McAuliffe, representing which function of political parties.

• Nominating candidates

• Educating voters

• Monitoring officeholders

• Helping candidates win

Select one of the two most influential political parties in the United States

• Democrats

• Libertarians

• Whigs

• Republicans

What kind of party system does the United States have?

• Multi Party System

• One Party System

• Two Party System

• No Parties

People who favor a larger role for the government might be considered politically _____________.

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Moderate

People who believe in a smaller role for the government might be considered politically _____________.

• Moderate

• Liberal

• Conservative

In what document can you find the beliefs of the political party?

• Platform

• Official Statement

• Constitution

What do you call the individual parts of a party's platform?

• Row

• Plank

• Section

What would you call a person who has a mix of liberal and conservative beliefs?

• Moderate

• Medium

• Undecided