Political Parties

Question 1

Debates are an important part of the election process, because they

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focus on specific issues.

Question 2

Which best describes a political party?

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a group with similar beliefs about government

Question 3

An important role of a political party at the local level is to

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register voters within their city.

Question 4

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

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to explain party platforms to voters

Question 5

Why are third parties important in a political system?

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They propose new ideas and advocate reform.

Question 6

The most influential and powerful members of a political party are most likely found

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inside the national party.

Question 7

The graph shows choice of party affiliation.

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35 percent

Question 8

Political parties are important in the US Congress, because party affiliation

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shapes the debate and controls legislative agenda.

Question 9

most

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drawing votes away from major party candidates.

Question 10

DemocraticRepublicanIndependentGreen

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Republican

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