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Political Parties Answers

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

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

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

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A
25 percent
B
30 percent
C
35 percent
D
40 percent
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Which group is at the bottom of a political party’s organizational structure and is most likely to be working within communities to reach voters and perform essential tasks?

A
volunteers
B
local county organizations
C
state parties
D
national parties
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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 present potential candidates
C
to establish bipartisan agreements
D
to explain party platforms to voters
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The most significant way Third Parties can directly influence a presidental election is by

A
drawing votes away from major party candidates.
B
establishing a national platform.
C
appointing a chairperson for the party.
D
sponsoring national fundraising events.
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A
Democratic
B
Republican
C
Independent
D
Green
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On election day, a volunteer for a local political party would most likely

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

A
The party evolved from the Democratic-Republicans.
B
The party formed by combining several antislavery factions.
C
The party combined several parties that supported strong centralized rule.
D
The party developed because of a disagreement about the role of government.
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Why are third parties important in a political system?

A
They oppose the strongest party.
B
They participate in the debates.
C
They have the largest number of voters.
D
They propose new ideas and advocate reform.
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Political parties are important in the US Congress, because party affiliation

A
determines which new laws must be written.
B
allows for disagreements to be settled quickly.
C
decides the importance of various committees.
D
shapes the debate and controls legislative agenda.
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A
expanded
B
terminated
C
limited
D
broad

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