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

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

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make phone calls or canvas neighborhoods to make sure people vote.

Question 3

What led to the formation of political parties?

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The writers of the Constitution disagreed on ideology.

Question 4

How did the Republican Party form?

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The party formed by combining several antislavery factions.

Question 5

When did the two-party political system first develop?

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soon after the nation was founded

Question 6

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

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extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare

Question 7

Which best describes a political party?

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a group with similar beliefs about government

Question 8

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

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to explain party platforms to voters

Question 9

The graph shows choice of party affiliation.

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35 percent

Question 10

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

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expanding investment in national defense

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