Party Systems Review

How does a two-party system differ from a multi-party system?

• A two-party system has more political diversity

• A multi-party system has only two dominant parties

• A two-party system is dominated by two major parties

• A multi-party system restricts political competition

What is proportional representation?

• A system where the majority party takes all seats

• A system where seats are allocated based on the percentage of votes each party receives

• A system where only two parties can win seats

• A system where seats are distributed equally regardless of votes

What is a political party?

• A group of people with different political views

• An organized group of people who share similar political views

• A random collection of individuals

• A government organization

What is a characteristic of countries with no political parties?

• Citizens have significant influence on government.

• Citizens have limited or no influence on government.

• Citizens elect their leaders through voting.

• Citizens participate in multiple political parties.

What is a multi-party system?

• A system where only one political party exists

• A system where two political parties share power

• A system where three or more political parties share power

• A system with no political parties

How many parties are represented in the Brazilian legislature?

• at least 30

• 2

• 4

• 15

What is the least common political system around the world?

• Multi-party system

• Two-party system

• One-party system

• No-party system

What is the role of "third parties" in the U.S. political system?

• They hold most of the power

• They often put candidates on the ballot but rarely gain national influence

• They are the main opposition

• They control the legislature

What is one advantage of a two-party system?

• They tend to be more liberal

• There is more stability

• There tends to be less compromise

• They tend to be less polarizing

How do political parties influence government policy?

• By organizing protests and rallies

• By nominating candidates who support their policy goals

• By directly making laws

• By voting in elections