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Political parties and interest groups

Quiz by Meaghan Kline

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18 questions
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  • Q1
    Which term refers to the practice of working to persuade legislators to support a specific cause?
    Campaigning
    Voting
    Lobbying
    Filibustering
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the main goal of a political action committee (PAC)?
    To conduct research on political issues
    To regulate political parties
    To organize community service activities
    To raise and distribute money to candidates who support their political goals
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the primary purpose of interest groups in the political system?
    To organize protests and rallies
    To influence public policy and decision-making
    To conduct elections
    To run candidates for office
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following best describes a political party?
    An organization that seeks to gain control of government by winning elections
    A social club for political discussions
    A nonprofit organization that supports charitable causes
    A group of citizens who advocate for specific issues
    30s
  • Q5
    What role do political parties play in elections?
    They conduct the actual voting process
    They regulate interest groups
    They decide the laws that will be enacted
    They nominate candidates to compete for public office
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a primary function of political parties?
    Facilitating the nomination of candidates for public office
    Writing laws directly
    Creating interest groups
    Managing the electoral process
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following best describes the electoral success of minor parties in the United States?
    Minor parties consistently win major elections every year.
    Minor parties have historically struggled to win major offices, but they can influence elections by affecting the outcomes of races between major parties.
    Minor parties are banned from participating in elections.
    Minor parties only run for local offices and never for national positions.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is one way major parties can negatively affect minor parties?
    Major parties can legally prevent minor parties from participating in elections.
    Major parties have no influence on public perception.
    Major parties may overshadow minor parties in media coverage and public perception.
    Minor parties always receive equal media attention as major parties.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a common strategy used by minor parties to increase their influence in elections?
    Minor parties aim to win the presidency in their first election.
    Minor parties often focus on specific issues to attract voters who care deeply about those topics.
    Minor parties attempt to mimic major parties' platforms completely.
    Minor parties avoid participating in debates to save resources.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is a reason why some voters choose to support minor parties instead of major parties?
    Voters may feel that minor parties better represent their specific beliefs and interests.
    Minor parties have larger candidate lists than major parties.
    Minor parties are guaranteed to win elections.
    Major parties often align with unpopular views.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a potential advantage of a multiparty system compared to a two-party system?
    Greater representation of diverse viewpoints
    Simpler electoral process
    More stable governments
    Fewer parties to choose from
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following describes a political system where a single party controls the government, often eliminating competition?
    Two-party system
    Democratic system
    One-party system
    Multiparty system
    30s
  • Q13
    In which political system can multiple parties exist and compete for power, often leading to coalition governments?
    Bicameral system
    Multiparty system
    Two-party system
    One-party system
    30s
  • Q14

    A one-party system would be seen in which type of government?

    parliamentary democracy

    presidential democracy

    direct democracy

    authoritarian

    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following social issues do Republicans typically focus on?
    Support for universal healthcare
    Opposition to abortion
    Advocacy for increased immigration
    Promoting environmental regulations
    30s

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