Political Parties Quiz 104 (20 MCQs)

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1. Often times votes for minor parties are seen as " ..... " votes.
2. This political party's platform supports raising taxes in order to support domestic programs, such as healthcare, schools, transportation, infrastructure, and other public works.
3. A political system consisting primarily of two major parties, more or less equal in strength
4. How many electoral votes make up the entire United States?
5. Election held to choose a candidate of a particular party (narrowing it down to just one candidate)
6. According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
7. He believed the U.S. economy should be based on farming (policies should protect and support the interests of yeoman farmers).
8. A political party's belief, position, or principle on an election issue is called a (n) .....
9. Which of these is the first step in the policymaking process?
10. Why are Political Parties Organized
11. Which political party emerged in the mid-1800s and started the third party system in the United States. This party system lasted from 1860-1896.
12. What is the main type of volunteer work that is asked of party members?
13. A presidential power that allows the president to shoot down acts of congress:
14. Rising campaign costs give an advantage to what type of individuals?
15. The political party which believes in Marxism-Leninism is [AI2011]
16. Which type of organization gets its members elected to public office so that its views can become public policy?
17. Which of the following groups has tended to support the Democratic party in recent decades?
18. All members are elected AT-LARGE:
19. Which age group is MOST LIKELY to vote
20. Who among the following is the founder of BSP