Functions/Comparisons of Political Parties

A group of citizens that share common ideas about the way the government should carry out or do its work

• Party Platform

• Political Party

• Focus Group

• Political Committee

What are the two major parties?

• Republicans

• Socialists

• Democrats

• Federalists

The Green Party talks with famous environmentalist Greta Thunberg to lead their party. This is an example of which function of political parties?

• Educating the public

• Recruiting

• Helping candidates win elections

• Acting as a watchdog

The main way that political parties help candidates win elections is by...

• Setting up debates

• Making commercials

• Passing out pamphlets about their candidate

• Raising money

A list of programs and ideas that the party and the party's candidate will support.

• Party Base

• Party Platform

• Party List

• Party Agenda

When a political party monitors the actions of officeholders they are acting as a what?

• Watchdog

• Incumbent

• Political Guard Dog

• Political Leader

The American political system is dominated by two parties, but there are still other parties. What are these called?

• Minor Parties

• Lesser Parties

• Third Parties

• Weak Parties

Which of the following is NOT a major Third Party in the US?

• Green Party

• Libertarians

• Constitution Party

• Bill of Rights Party

Third parties usually revolve around a...

• A popular company

• A famous logo

• A famous mascot

• Strong political personality

Which of the following is NOT a way that political parties are similar?

• Organize to win elections

• Attempt to influence public policy

• Appeal as far right or left to stay true to their parties

• Reflect both liberal and conservative views

• Appeal to the political center to gain majority support