Political Process practice

What is true about third parties? [Select all that apply]

• A third party is any party outside of the major two parties.

• Third parties take away votes from the two major parties and can impact the outcome of elections.

• Third parties often win elections at all levels of government.

• Third parties often introduce new ideas and/or focus on one issue.

The parties monitor each other for mistakes and corruption and alert the public to these problems.

• Choose Candidates

• Help Candidates Win Elections

• Educate the Electorate

• Watchdog

The party informs voters about a candidate's experience and views on the issues. The party also teaches voters about key election issues like the economy and immigration.

• Choose Candidates

• Help Candidates Win Elections

• Educate the Electorate

• Watchdog

What is the primary function of political parties?

• Help candidates win elections

• Organize debates

• Conduct public policy polls

• Appeal to extreme groups

All people who are eligible to vote

• Political Party

• Moderate

• Candidate

• Electorate

Person running for political office

• Liberal

• Electorate

• Platform

• Candidate

Where are the majority of American voters on the political spectrum?

• Far left

• Far right

• Center

• Lean left

Political ideology that represents a mixture of both liberal and conservative views.

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Moderate

Political ideology that tends to favor MORE government involvement to solve problems.

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Moderate

Political ideology that tends to favor LESS government involvement to solve problems.

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Moderate