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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the difference between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
Federalists supported continued union with Great Britain and Anti-Federalists desired independence
Federalists supported a strong connection between church and state and Anti-Federalist fought for greater religious tolerance
Federalists were composed primarily of aristocrats and the Anti-Federalists were composed most of yeoman farmers
Federalist supported having a strong central government and the Anti-Federalists favored to continue to allow states governments to dominate
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which reason best explains why many Anti-Federalists finally agreed to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
the addition of the Bill of Rights
arguments by George Washington
a desire to create a better relationship with the Federalists
a fear that civil war would break out if the dispute were not settled
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the most likely reason that single-issue third parties in the United States have short life-spans?
There are no “third parties” in the United States
popular third-party goals eventually become planks in the platforms of the major parties
The United States has steadily moved from a two-party system to a multiparty system.
An increasing number of citizens have grown weary of party politics and fail to vote in elections
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the evolution of political parties over the history of the United States?
Most of the current US political parties have origins from the British political heritage
The two main political parties dominate United States elections with occasional third party presence
The United States has a multi-party system similar to Canada and many European nations
The United States has not allowed political parties for fear of instability due to factionalism
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST explains what typically occurs when third parties, such as the Green Party, gain popularity?
The donations to campaign funds are more limited.
Voter turnout for every party declines.
The major party candidates often have votes taken away.
Moderate voters are more likely to participate.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is one major function of a political party?
to nominate candidates for office
to lobby congressional representatives
to mandate election laws for primary races
to monitor voting sites for election fraud
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Role of ???
• Provides citizens with competing views on contemporary issues
• Directly connects the public to candidates and elected leaders
• Recruits candidates to run for office
Which phrase completes the title of this list?
Interest Groups
the Electoral College
Social Media
the Two-Party System
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why did the Reform party create this list of priorities?
1992 Reform Party Platform
• Reduce the federal deficit
• Establish term limits
• Improve balance of trade
to call for a convention to discuss issues
to communicate political goals to the public
to select potential candidates for office
to endorse differing opinions from activists
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST explains how third parties can have a positive effect on national politics?
Third parties often bring attention to topics that are unpopular or unknown.
Third parties shift voters’ attention away from major-party candidates.
Third parties promote the concerns of special-interest groups.
Third parties help bridge the gap between state and federal legislators.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST explains the main function of political parties?
to determine which candidate will win an election
to control which issues will affect elections
to determine the dates for each election
to raise money for candidates seeking election
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following can you determine from the graph above?
Immigration trends have remained steady over time.
Immigrants have moved to the United States from different places over time.
Over time, the number of immigrants to the United States has steadily increased.
Most immigrants tend to be undocumented.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a required step in the naturalization process?
Completing the application
Taking a citizenship test
Swearing an oath of allegiance
serving in the military
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