Political Parties Quiz 13 (60 MCQs)

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1. Pro (advantage) of a two party system
2. Identify the 2 Founding Fathers with their correct political parties
3. WITHOUT THE POLITICAL PARTIES THE UTILITY OF THE GOVERNMENT WILL REMAIN
4. Way to address a civic issue through the instructional actions & procedures involved with the government carrying out its' functions
5. Which political party thought that the state governments should hold most of the power in the nation and a strong federal government was a dangerous thing.
6. Which political party favors universal healthcare and strong environmental regulations?
7. How are the number of electors in each state determined?
8. When several parties in a multi party system join hands for the purpose of contesting elections and winning power it is called an alliance or a front
9. Which of the following social groups have moved more solidly toward the Democratic Party in recent years?
10. Political parties in the US work to do all of the following except:
11. Another word for VIEW is:
12. A smaller group within a larger group
13. All of the following are limitations placed on gerrymandering by the Supreme Court except
14. What group votes after the general election is complete?
15. How does the president participate in making a bill a law?
16. A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by
17. Claimed that 2 acts were violation of the constitution. People of each state had the right to nullify a federal law with in the state
18. Which is NOT a type of 3rd/minority party?
19. What age must a U.S. citizen be in order to be eligible to vote?
20. The primary goal of interest groups is to influence
21. African American men gained the right to vote with the:
22. A group of people with similar political beliefs who field candidates for elections.
23. Is Conservative on the right or left side of the Political Spectrum?
24. Interest groups influence the electoral process by all of the following except
25. Since 1908, Congress has tried to set limits for campaign funding to reduce .....
26. Which of the following is one of the MAJOR focuses of the Republican Party
27. Why might Joe Biden spend more time in Pennsylvania and less time in New York
28. The first political parties in the United States were established in the 1790s largely because of political differences between-
29. What is the length of one term of the president?
30. Want to RAISE taxes on the rich to help the poor
31. The less government involvement in the economy the better. Let businesses decide what is best for them and it will end up helping all Americans in the long run. There are too many regulations!
32. A system or organization for exercising authority over a body of people.
33. Supporters were businessmen, professionals, and large landowners
34. What are 2 types of One-Party Governments?
35. Which party tends to favor businesses and the wealthy?
36. Welsh political party:
37. Which country has an example of a Multi-Party System?
38. What does a PAC do for a candidate?
39. A group of people chosen to elect the president and vice president
40. Who led the Federalists?
41. Symbol is an Elephant
42. The political party that supported workers rights and protections in the late 1800s was .....
43. What are the three universal qualifications for voting in the United States, AND what are the requirements in IL?
44. The media keeps watch on the government and others in power.
45. One who favors traditional views & values in government & society & who is cautious regarding change.
46. To argue for or support a cause
47. What do political parties and interest groups have in common?
48. At what location is voting carried out?
49. The first political parties after disagreements between
50. What part of political parties do voters belong to?
51. Why is winning votes so important to political parties?
52. What is the main function of political parties in the US?
53. How many people are in the senate
54. Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of a political party?
55. This political party generally believes that it is the responsibility of individuals and communities to take care of people in need.
56. How old do you need to be to be a U.S. Senator?
57. Keep the peace by having a strong military
58. In order to vote in primary and general elections, what do citizens need to do?
59. This coalition focuses on younger voters and is usually racially diverse.
60. What do "voting in elections" and "volunteering at a homeless shelter" have in common?