Reading Lesson - Chapter 12 (The Media) — Unit test

Question 5 • AP US Government and Politics

Refer to the chart. Impact of Political Parties on ElectorateImpact of Political Parties on Government

Answer

Parties help educate voters on important issues.Parties have formal roles in government that are outlined in the Constitution.

Parties mobilize voters to the polls during election seasons.Party membership is a necessary precondition for serving in government.

Voters often use party affiliation to guide voting behavior in elections.Elected officials often use party affiliation to guide decision-making while in government.

Candidates must be affiliated with a political party to appear on the general election ballot.Congressional leadership positions are selected based on party affiliation. Which pair of statements accurately identifies the impact of political parties on the electorate and on the government?

Explanation

Voters often use party affiliation as a shortcut when deciding how to vote, so the electorate statement in C is accurate. Elected officials also commonly use their party affiliation to guide decisions and coordinate with other members of their party in government. The other pairs include inaccurate claims, such as that political parties have formal roles specified in the Constitution or that candidates must belong to a party to appear on a general-election ballot.

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