Political Parties/Voting
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- Q1If a person is considered “liberal” they are more likely to choose which political party?The Tea PartyRepublican Political PartyDemocrat Political PartyLiberal Political Party30s
- Q2A person with higher education and who owns his own business is more likely to choose which political party?The Republican PartyThe Democratic Political PartyThe Green PartyThe “Kick-Back” Party30s
- Q3What is the major reason the U.S. is a two-party system?It’s written in the Constitution that we must always have only two major parties?Tradition – we’ve always had a two party system.It makes it easier for voters to decide how to vote.There are no third (minor) parties to choose from.30s
- Q4How do minor parties contribute MOST to the political process?They place other presidential candidates on the ballot besides the Republicans and DemocratsThey don’t contribute anything to the political process.Minor parties do not exist in the United States because they have been outlawed.They influence the major parties to adopt their ideas.30s
- Q5“The instability, injustice and confusion introduced into the public councils have…been the mortal diseases under which popular governments have everywhere perished…” Federalist #10 In the quoted excerpt, James Madison was warning about the evils ofpolitical parties (factions)alliance systemsvoting rights for all peoplea Republican form of government30s
- Q6*reading newspaper articles, *watching campaign rallies *giving money to candidates The items listed above are all forms of:propagandalobbyingcampaign contributionspolitical participation30s
- Q7A secret ballot is used topersuades people to vote more often.prevent people from voting more than once in an election.prevent voter fraud.prevent voter intimidation30s
- Q8The Motor Voter Lawallows you to register to vote when you get a driver’s license.prevents you from voting if you don’t have a driver’s license.allows you to vote through the mail.prevents you from voting if you have an unpaid traffic ticket.30s
- Q9What is one responsibility of an American citizen?volunteer in an electionvote in a presidential electionpay their taxeshelp in a campaign30s
- Q10What are ways you can participate in democracy?join a political partyvoteall of the abovevolunteer in your community30s
- Q11A positive aspect of interest groups is that theyeliminate the need for factions in governmenthelp stimulate interest in public affairs.there is nothing positive about interest groups.use propaganda to convince people to believe a certain way.30s
- Q12An increasing number of Americans todayidentify with neighbor political party.vote a straight party line.run for political office.favor mandatory party membership.30s
- Q13In a closed primaryvoters must vote a split ticket.the doors to the election must remain closed at all times.all qualified voters may vote.only declared party members may vote.30s
- Q14What would be your BEST advice to a person who wants to learn more about political issues?Explore a variety of sources of political information.Pay attention only to newspapers stories.Watch only television news and commentary shows daily.Only read one source of information so you don’t get confused.30s
- Q15Which form of mass media is now the principle source of political information for about 80% of the population in the United States?radiopodcastsnewspaperstelevision30s