The Role and Purpose of Political Parties

What is a political party?

• A group of people who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office

• A group of people who make laws

• A group of people who enforce laws

• A group of people who oppose the government

America's two major parties are the _______ and _______.

• Republicans and Democrats

• Whigs and Tories

• Federalists and Libertarians

• Greens and Independents

America’s parties are _______-oriented.

• election

• policy

• issue

• candidate

Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

• Govern

• Act as a Bonding Agent

• Inform & Activate Supporters

• Nominate Candidates

• Enforce Laws

The major function of a party is to ________, select, and present candidates for public office.

• recruit

• fund

• train

• oppose

Which function of political parties involves defining and taking stances on important issues, campaigning for candidates, and criticizing other candidates for their positions?

• Nominate Candidates

• Inform & Activate Supporters

• Act as a Bonding Agent

• Govern

• Act as a Watchdog

A party acts as a 'Bonding Agent' when it:

• Enforces laws in society

• Brings different groups together and encourages unity

• Collects taxes for the government

• Represents the country in international affairs

Which function of political parties involves executive and legislative branches working together, bi-partisan actions, and partisanship?

Parties out of power 'police' the actions of the party in power. This is known as acting as a _______.

• Watchdog

• Leader

• Sponsor

• Beneficiary

America began with two-parties: the Federalists & Anti-Federalists. This is known as the _______ basis for the two-party system.

• Historical

• Geographical

• Economic

• Cultural