Wyatt CE 5a&b Quiz
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- Q1CE 5b How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their —pamphletsmailingsplatformradio addresses30s
- Q2CE 5b Which statement best describes a similarity of political parties ?Party platformRevolve around a political personalityIntroduce new ideasAppeal to the political center30s
- Q3CE 5b A candidate for national office often appeals to the most citizens bybelonging to a third partyleading an activist groupholding moderate viewsmeeting with foreign leaders30s
- Q4CE 5b Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties —are often concerned with one issueare older than the two main partieshave more official membershave more political experience30s
- Q5CE 5b Governor Koshock recently won the election. Which of the following is the most likely reason?He registered voters the day before the electionHe appealed to the most liberal votersHe had very conservative viewsHe expressed both liberal and conservative views30s
- Q6CE 5b In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to —divide campaign funds between candidates equallypropose cuts to popular programsorganize leaders of special interest groupsappeal to the political center30s
- Q7CE 5b One of the major influences of a third party is its ability to —reflect both liberal and conservative viewsintroduce new ideas or press for a particular issueorganize to win electionsdefine itself in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center30s
- Q8CE 3 d In Australia, citizens are required to vote in elections. If they do not vote, they may have to pay a fine. How does the United States differ from Australia?If you don't vote in the United States, you may have to serve time in jail.People in the United States are required to register but voting is voluntary.Voting in the United States is a civic responsibility but is not mandatory.United States citizens who fail to vote can send in an absentee ballot after election day.30s
- Q9CE 4 What is a sense of pride in one's nation called?PatriotismColonialismSocialismNationalism30s
- Q10CE 5b What is NOT a similarity between political parties?They try to appeal to the political centerBoth liberal and conservative views are reflectedTheir party platformThey organize to win elections30s
- Q11CE 5a Which of the following is a function of political parties?Protecting former PresidentsElecting Supreme Court justicesDo what Congress instructs themNominating qualified candidates30s
- Q12CE 5a Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to--educate the electorate about campaign issuesrecruit individuals to run for officeassist people in getting to their polling placeshelp new residents register to vote30s
- Q13CE 5a Which statement best demonstrates a political party helping a candidate win an election?The top three Democratic candidates hold a debate for a major primary election.The Democratic minority in Congress criticizes the top Republican leader for lack of action on key legislation.Presidential nominee Alexzander Davis appears on a talk show to discuss educational reforms in Virginia.The governor of Virginia endorses Jayne Patrick as the Democratic candidate for the United States Senate.30s
- Q14CE 5a Political parties have all of the following functions EXCEPT?Educate the voters about campaign issues.Recruit and nominate candidates for office.Monitor the actions of officeholders.Determine the number of electors each state will receive.30s
- Q15CE5a Political parties play a key role in the government, and in helping their candidate win. They also:educate the electoratepay money for your votefine citizens who do not voteprovide non-biased propaganda30s