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

h
host nationally televised debates.
r
raise funds for ads on major networks.
r
register voters within their city.
r
recruit presidential candidates.
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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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The most influential and powerful members of a political party are most likely found

A
in party precincts.
B
at the state party level.
C
among party volunteers.
D
inside the national party.
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Which word best describes a voter at the political center?

A
liberal
B
moderate
C
progressive
D
conservative
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Debates are an important part of the election process, because they

f
focus on specific issues.
a
are used to propose new laws.
h
help voters choose the best party.
s
show the public how candidates deal with pressure.
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leadersecretarymanagervolunteer

A
leader
B
secretary
C
manager
D
volunteer
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Which is a component of the modern Democratic Party’s platform?

e
extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare
r
reducing government oversight of economic practices
r
reducing the role of government in industries that have been traditionally private, like energy production
e
expanding investment in national defense
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Political parties are important in the US Congress, because party affiliation

d
determines which new laws must be written.
a
allows for disagreements to be settled quickly.
d
decides the importance of various committees.
s
shapes the debate and controls legislative agenda.
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What is the purpose of a political party’s platform?

A
to persuade voters that the party cares about them
B
to state the goals of the party and its position on issues
C
to attack the character of the opposing party’s candidates
D
to advertise for corporations that support the political party

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