Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
15 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two sides of the political spectrum?Liberals and ConservativesRadicals and ReactionariesDemocrats and RepublicansDumb and Dumber
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are functions of political parties except...educating the electoraterecruiting and nominating candidateshelping monitor poll taxesmonitoring the actions of officeholders
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSelecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?NominatingWatchdogSpoilerInforming the public
- 4. Multiple ChoicePresidential debates are an important part of the political process. Which function best describes the purpose of these debates?Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing partyRecruiting and nominating candidatesMonitoring the actions of officeholdersEducating the electorate about campaign issues
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhere along the political spectrum do both political parties try to win votes in the general election?extreme rightin the middleextreme left
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...radio addressmailingpamphletplatform
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the form of government where the citizens rule?dictatorshiprule of lawDemocracyMonarchy
- 8. Multiple ChoicePolitical parties inform supporters by -using the mediacensoring the mediadiscouraging communicationdiscouraging the use of social media
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA collection of all the efforts a candidate makes to win an election.party platformcampaignpublic policypolitical vies
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIn America, a political party other than Republican or Democratic is called a -IndependentModeratethird partyFederalist
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich side of the political spectrum is more traditional in views?LiberalsConservatives
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich side favors government bringing about change?LiberalsConservatives
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich side believes the government should tax the wealthy and spend it on people in need?LiberalsConservatives
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe Republican Party falls on which side of the spectrum?LeftRight
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA political party that concentrates on only one issue is called a -single issue partysplinter party
splinter partieseconomic protest partyideological Party - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags