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Which of the following is not a function of a political party?

A
to nominate candidates for public office
B
to inform political supporters
C
to reach a compromise on national issues
D
to be a bonding agent for party members
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
ward
B
electorate
C
minor party
D
plurality
E
political party
F
split-ticket voting
G
splinter parties
H
major parties
I
bipartisan
3

Which of the political parties forms as a result of a split from the major party?

A
ideological party
B
single issue party
C
economic protest party
D
splinter party
4

It can be argued that political parties are at their weakest

A
when they cannot agree on who to nominate as their candidate.
B
during the national convention.
C
when their candidate is elected President.
D
all of the above
5

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
coalition
B
political party
C
major parties
D
minor party
E
split-ticket voting
F
precinct
G
pluralistic society
6

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
ward
B
electorate
C
minor party
D
plurality
E
political party
F
split-ticket voting
G
splinter parties
H
major parties
I
bipartisan
7

A two party political system is defined as having:

A
two parties on the ballot
B
three parties at any given time
C
two dominant parties with numerous minor parties
D
two minor parties with multiple dominant parties
8

Which of the following is not one of the major eras of one party domination in American history?

A
Era of the Democrats
B
Era of the Republicans
C
Return of the Democrats
D
Return of the Republicans
9

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
economic protest parties
B
consensus
C
two-party system
D
splinter party
E
one-party system
F
minor party
10

How does a split ticket voter hurt the two major political parties?

A
The voter does not want to vote with either party.
B
The political parties are forced to not take sides on issues so that the voter is not offended.
C
The voter chooses to vote based upon issues and not party.
D
The voter chooses to change sides and vote only for the opposing side.
11

Which of the following is most likely a single issue party?

A
Communist Party
B
Progressive Party
C
Prohibition Party
D
Democratic Party
12

List at least three reasons why people choose their political party and explain how each affect a person’s decision.

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13

Minor parties have been known for introducing innovative ideas.

A
T
B
F
14

What is meant by “membership in a party is voluntary”?

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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
ward
B
electorate
C
minor party
D
plurality
E
political party
F
split-ticket voting
G
splinter parties
H
major parties
I
bipartisan

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