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Which is a component of the modern Republican Party’s platform?

A
expanding regulations of government departments like the EPA
B
expanding investment in national defense
C
extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare
D
limiting the types of resources used in energy production
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Which is at the top of the political party organization?

A
The National party
B
Local organizations
C
State parties
D
Volunteers
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What is the primary goal of political parties in televised presidential debates?

A
to prove which party is best
B
to establish bipartisan agreements
C
to present potential candidates
D
to explain party platforms to voters
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What led to the formation of political parties?

A
Certain individuals wanted to gain political power.
B
It gave party leaders power to organize at the local level.
C
The writers of the Constitution disagreed on ideology.
D
The Constitution encouraged the concept of two political parties.
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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?

A
Both supported a strong central government.
B
Both were formed because of a dispute.
C
Both strongly opposed slavery.
D
Both were organized on federal and state levels.
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Debates are an important part of the election process, because they

A
are used to propose new laws.
B
show the public how candidates deal with pressure.
C
help voters choose the best party.
D
focus on specific issues.
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Which is a component of the modern Democratic Party’s platform?

A
reducing government oversight of economic practices
B
extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare
C
expanding investment in national defense
D
reducing the role of government in industries that have been traditionally private, like energy production
8

The leader of a political party in the legislative branch has the power to

A
select state and national judges.
B
decide how members will vote.
C
nominate various state officials.
D
control the strategy of the party.
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Debates are an important part of the election process, because they

A
focus on specific issues.
B
show the public how candidates deal with pressure.
C
are used to propose new laws.
D
help voters choose the best party.
10

The leader of a political party in the legislative branch has the power to

A
select state and national judges.
B
nominate various state officials.
C
control the strategy of the party.
D
decide how members will vote.
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Why are third parties important in a political system?

A
They oppose the strongest party.
B
They have the largest number of voters.
C
They participate in the debates.
D
They propose new ideas and advocate reform.
12

Based on this graph, which percentage of poll respondents were Democrats in November 2012?

A
30 percent
B
25 percent
C
40 percent
D
35 percent
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Which is at the top of the political party organization?

A
Volunteers
B
Local organizations
C
The National party
D
State parties
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An important role of a political party at the local level is to

A
raise funds for ads on major networks.
B
register voters within their city.
C
recruit presidential candidates.
D
host nationally televised debates.
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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?

A
Both strongly opposed slavery.
B
Both were formed because of a dispute.
C
Both supported a strong central government.
D
Both were organized on federal and state levels.
16

Which is a component of the modern Republican Party’s platform?

A
limiting the types of resources used in energy production
B
extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare
C
expanding investment in national defense
D
expanding regulations of government departments like the EPA
17

On election day, a volunteer for a local political party would most likely

A
appear in a national TV commercial supporting a presidential candidate.
B
make phone calls or canvas neighborhoods to make sure people vote.
C
register new voters for the next presidential election in four years.
D
print campaign posters for people to advertise for a candidate.
18

What led to the formation of political parties?

A
It gave party leaders power to organize at the local level.
B
The Constitution encouraged the concept of two political parties.
C
Certain individuals wanted to gain political power.
D
The writers of the Constitution disagreed on ideology.
19

What is the primary goal of political parties in televised presidential debates?

A
to explain party platforms to voters
B
to present potential candidates
C
to prove which party is best
D
to establish bipartisan agreements
20

Which is a component of the modern Democratic Party’s platform?

A
reducing government oversight of economic practices
B
reducing the role of government in industries that have been traditionally private, like energy production
C
extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare
D
expanding investment in national defense

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