Linkage Institutions and Political Parties Quiz

What is a linkage institution?

• An organization that links different political parties

• A system that connects the government to the people and vice versa

• A method of linking media outlets

• A type of political campaign

Which of the following is NOT a linkage institution?

• Political parties

• Interest groups

• Media

• Judicial system

What is the effect of a critical election?

• Party realignment

• Decrease in voter participation

• Increase in media coverage

• Strengthening of third parties

What has caused the growth of Independent voters?

• Increased party loyalty

• More political advertisements

• Dealignment and loss of trust in government

• Higher voter turnout

What is a splinter party?

• A party that focuses on one issue

• A party that forms from a major party

• A party that only participates in local elections

• A party that supports the incumbent

What type of third political party is the Green Party?

• Ideological Party

• Splinter Party

• Single Issue Party

• Regional Party

Who was the GOP candidate for President in 2000?

• Al Gore

• Ralph Nader

• George W. Bush

• John McCain

What do the two majority parties do to the 3rd party ideas and issues popular with the people?

• Ignore them completely.

• Criticize them publicly.

• Steal them and incorporate them into their platform.

• Ban them from discussions.

Why is it difficult for 3rd party candidates to get on the ballots in a state?

• They lack public support.

• States control elections and the two major parties control the states.

• They have too much funding.

• They are too popular.

A political party organized as an alternative to the major parties in a two-party system, formed to address specific issues ignored by 2 major parties, can affect the outcome of elections by taking votes away from one of the major parties.

• 3rd Parties

• Republican

• Democrat

• Moderate