United States Government: Democracy in Action

Chapter 16: Political Parties

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Authoritarian governments usually have _____.
A)two-party systems
B)multiparty systems
C)coalition systems
D)one-party systems
2
Which two parties emerged by the end of George Washington's second term?
A)Democrats and Republicans
B)Whigs and Republicans
C)Federalists and Republicans
D)Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
3
Which is an example of a splinter party?
A)Liberty Party
B)Bull Moose Party
C)Free Soil Party
D)Socialist Labor Party
4
Which is the most important impact of third parties?
A)They steal votes from both major candidates.
B)They appeal to a broad cross section of voters.
C)They promote new ideas.
D)They are proportionally elected in wards.
5
Members of political parties are obligated to do nothing more than _____.
A)vote
B)pay dues to the party
C)attend party meetings
D)volunteer work
6
Congress and state legislatures are organized on the basis of _____.
A)important issues
B)originating district
C)wealth or income
D)party affiliation
7
Which is an important function of the losing party?
A)criticizing the winning party
B)agreeing with the winning executive
C)switching sides
D)rewriting its party platform
8
How are most candidates for office nominated today?
A)by caucuses
B)through nominating committees
C)by party bosses
D)through primaries
9
Why are presidential primaries held?
A)to win delegates for the national convention
B)to raise money for the party
C)to introduce new candidates
D)to decide who becomes president
10
Who was the first female vice-presidential candidate?
A)Sarah Palin
B)Hillary Clinton
C)Geraldine Ferraro
D)Michelle Obama
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