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Which leader warned that political parties may have harmful effects?
George Washington
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What is a platform?
a pary's beliefs and positions on an issue
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Why are third parties called minor parties?
They are small and have never won an election
100
Which political party is alson known as conservatives?
Republicans
100
How does a candidate who is not a democrat or republican get on the ballot?
submit a petition
200
What kind of political systems do most democracies have? (hint- #)
two-party system
200
Which country is governed by a one party system A. USA B. Chile C. China D. Canada
C- China/ communist party
200
What is a plank?
A single statement that describes a political partys position on an election issue
200
Which political committee would focus on electing candidates for Governor? A. local B. city C. state D. national
C. state
200
What does the United States Constitution say about political parties?
nothing
300
What is another name for third party?
minor party
300
What are wards?
several joining precincts that make up a larger election unit.
300
Citizens who are unable to vote at the polss on Election Day can vote by ________________________
absentee ballot
300
Most citizens who vote have a high level of _____________?
education
300
What is a closed-primary?
only voters registered with that party can cast a vote
400
A presidential election is won by a candidate who receives a ______________ of electoral college votes
a majority/ 270
400
What is the purpose of a campaign?
to convince the public to vote for a certain candidate
400
Political Action Committees give most of their money to_______________
incumbents
400
What is essential in running a successful campaign?
sufficient funding $
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When is a runoff election held?
when no candidates win majority of the vote
500
According to the US Constitution, when is voting day in America?
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November
500
What MUST you do in order to vote on election day?
register to vote
500
Presidential elections begin with A. acceptance speeches B. campaign tours C. the nomination of candidates D. exit polls
C
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What is an incumbent?
someone who has already been elected to office, currently in office
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What are 2 voting requirements?
18, citizen, registered to vote
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