Political Party Q's
Political Party Q's
Political Party Q's
Political Party Q's
Potpourri
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What is a Political party?
An association of voters with broad common interest who want to influence or control decision making in government by electing parties candidates to public office.
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Are two party systems in a democracy the normal?
No, France has 8, Canada has 3, Israel has 20.
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How can candidates get their message to the voters?
Speeches, ads, lots more...
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Which two people started the first political parties and which ones did they create?
Jefferson - Anti-Federalist
Hamilton - federalist party
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What is Minnesota's state fish?
Walleye
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What are the two main political parties today, AND what one of their main core values?
Democrats- Social programs to help people in need, bigger government helping everybody, use taxes.
Republicans- Smaller government, you help yourself, put money into businesses to get money to everyone.
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What's the difference between an open and closed primary
Only party members can vote in a closed one, have to be registered with the party.
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What is a third party
Not in the two main parties
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What is a platform?
Core beliefs of a political party/ campaign.
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What is MN's state butterfly?
The Monarch
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What does the green party stand for?
Green energy
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Why join a political party? (Becoming a registered member)
You can vote in closed primaries, volunteer work, or shape the party.
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How can a third party effect the outcome of one of the major two parties?
Take away votes for the party the are most aligned with.
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Why is a one party system deemed undemocratic
Voters don't have a choice on who to vote for.
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What is Minnesota's state flower?
Pink & White lady slipper
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What is the main method that political parties to chose candidates for office?
Primary
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Other than choosing a candidate, what are the parties responsibilities?
Support
Communicate with citizens
Run the government
Link different parts of gov together
act as a watchdog for the gov
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What does "being the watchdog" mean while talking about political parties and elections?
Watching the other party to make sure they don't mess up. What the other side said about Trump when he was president and what is currently happening to Biden.
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What is a grassroots movement mean?
Idea started as a "idea of the people" and eventually made its way to the political parties.
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Minnesota's state motto is
L’etoile du Nord
What does that mean?
Star of the North
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What is the difference between plurality and majority?
Plurality - most votes
Majority - +50% of votes
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How can a local political organization help the larger political machine?
Informing voters
Helping people vote
Running as a third party
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What party was George Washington apart of?
None, only president who didn't have a political party behind him
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Which president started the Bull Moose Party which is famous for being a third party that had a "chance" at winning the presidency?
Theodore Roosevelt