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Civics Ch.8 Test

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Which of the following people was a leader of a third party? Ross Perot
What does the Constitution say about political parties? The Constitution does not mention political parties.
Which of the following is true about the Republican party? It usually wins more elections in the South.
Which of the following events helped the Democrats gain support? the Great Depression
Which of the following nations has a one-party system? China
By reading a party platform, you can learn about the party's beliefs and positions on election issues.
Thomas Jefferson believed that strong state governments would protect individual rights better that a strong national government because states are closer to the citizens.
A breakaway group of Democrats and Whigs formed the Republican Party in 1854 because they tended to oppose slavery.
In the United States, third parties are also called minor parties because they have never won a presidential election.
What type of third party is most likely to last a long time? ideological party
What is the purpose of a political party's national committee? to raise money for presidential elections and organize the party's convention
A grassroots movement is a political movement that begins with the people.
The most significant difference in today's national political conventions form conventions in the past is that today's conventions play more of a ceremonial role
Which group is most likely to work to elect someone to the position of governor? state political committee
Which group writes a party's platform at its national convention? delegates
How does a candidate who is not a Democrat or a Republican get his or her name on the ballot for a general election? submit a petition
The job description for a chairperson of a national committee includes leading fund-raising efforts.
The purpose of congressional campaign committees is to try to help elect party members.
To win a primary election in most states, a candidate must receive a plurality of the votes.
The purpose of the "watchdog" role is to make sure that the winning party does not abuse its power.
Give an example of a political party that formed around a single issue. Prohibition party
In which type of system are elections mostly for show? One-party systems
What is a general statement one could make regarding how the Republican and Democrats are different? They disagree on how much the government should be involved in the lives of Americans.
What leader warned Americans that political parties may have harmful effects? George Washington
What did the Federalists believe to be the best way to protect individual rights? have a strong national government
What are the basic beliefs of the Democrats? favor government regulation of the economy and social programs for the poor
What are the basic beliefs of the Republicans? favor less government regulation of the economy and more power to the state government
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