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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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Which is at the top of the political party organization?

A
Volunteers
B
Local organizations
C
State parties
D
The National party
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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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expanded
B
terminated
C
limited
D
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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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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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Which best describes a political party?

A
a group with similar work ethics
B
a group with the desire to help others
C
a group with varied goals and ideals
D
a group with similar beliefs about government
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An important role of a political party at the local level is to

A
host nationally televised debates.
B
raise funds for ads on major networks.
C
register voters within their city.
D
recruit presidential candidates.
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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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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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