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The most influential and powerful members of a political party are most likely found

in party precincts.

at the state party level.

among party volunteers.

inside the national party.

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Which is at the top of the political party organization?

Volunteers

Local organizations

State parties

The National party

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volunteers

local county organizations

state parties

national parties

The graph shows choice of party affiliation.

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What led to the formation of political parties?

Certain individuals wanted to gain political power.

The writers of the Constitution disagreed on ideology.

The Constitution encouraged the concept of two political parties.

It gave party leaders power to organize at the local level.

Debates are an important part of the election process, because they

focus on specific issues.

are used to propose new laws.

help voters choose the best party.

show the public how candidates deal with pressure.

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The leader of a political party in the legislative branch has the power to

nominate various state officials.

control the strategy of the party.

select state and national judges.

decide how members will vote.

Which is a component of the modern Republican Party’s platform?

extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare

expanding regulations of government departments like the EPA

limiting the types of resources used in energy production

expanding investment in national defense

What is the primary goal of political parties in televised presidential debates?

to prove which party is best

to present potential candidates

to establish bipartisan agreements

to explain party platforms to voters

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How did the Republican Party form?

The party evolved from the Democratic-Republicans.

The party formed by combining several antislavery factions.

The party combined several parties that supported strong centralized rule.

The party developed because of a disagreement about the role of government.

Which is a component of the modern Democratic Party’s platform?

extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare

reducing government oversight of economic practices

reducing the role of government in industries that have been traditionally private, like energy production

expanding investment in national defense

Which best describes a political party?

a group with similar work ethics

a group with the desire to help others

a group with varied goals and ideals

a group with similar beliefs about government

What is the purpose of a political party’s platform?

to persuade voters that the party cares about them

to state the goals of the party and its position on issues

to attack the character of the opposing party’s candidates

to advertise for corporations that support the political party

most

drawing votes away from major party candidates.

establishing a national platform.

appointing a chairperson for the party.

sponsoring national fundraising events.

Political parties are important in the US Congress, because party affiliation

determines which new laws must be written.

allows for disagreements to be settled quickly.

decides the importance of various committees.

shapes the debate and controls legislative agenda.