They introduce ___ _____ or press for a particular ____.
They introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue.
100
What are the two major parties we have today?
Republican and Democrat
200
What is a Conservative person?
Someone who generally believes that the role of the government should be limited and individuals are responsible for their own well being, usually Republican Party.
200
What is Card Stacking?
Arranging facts, figures charts or pictures to prove or disprove.
200
They _____ ______ to help candidates ____ elections.
They raise money to help candidates win elections.
200
They _____ ____ elections, but are important in raising _________ of certain ______.
They rarely win elections, but are important in raising awareness of certain issues.
200
What did Alexander Hamilton want?
A loose interpretation of the Constitution and strong central government.
300
What are groups of people who work together for similar purposes or goals?
Interest Groups.
300
What is Direct Order?
Command which avoids a decision making conflict.
300
They _______ voters about campaign ______.
They educate voters about campaign issues.
300
They may work for only one _____ _____ or _____.
They may work for only one major cause or issue.
300
What did Thomas Jefferson want?
A strict interpretation of the Constitution and strong state governments.
400
What is an Electoral College?
A group of people who officially elect the president and vice president after the general population has voted.
400
What is Transfer?
Transferring the emotional feelings evoked by some symbol, person, scene, etc., to another.
400
They ________ ________ of the party in _____.
They monitor actions of the party in power.
400
They often ______ around a _______ personality (e.g., Teddy Roosevelt, Bull Moose Party).
They often revolve around a popular personality (e.g., Teddy Roosevelt, Bull Moose Party).
400
Why was the Two-Party System created?
Because of disagreements over how to interpret the Constitution.
500
What is a Primary Election?
An election in which party members choose candidates to run for office.
500
What is Testimonial?
A. Sounding or appearing to be average
B.Driving the point across or reinforcing with slogan and song
C. Endorsement by some famous person
D. Plays on desire to escape stresses and problems of daily life
C. Endorsement by some famous person
500
Which is not a function for political parties?
A. Nominate candidates
B. Raise money
C. Act as a watchdog
D. Write editorials and create political cartoons
D. Write editorials and create political cartoons.
500
Which is not a function of a Third Party?
A. Take away votes from major parties
B. Detect bias
C. Introduce new ideas
B. Detect bias
500
What was Alexander Hamilton? What was Thomas Jefferson?
Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist. Thomas Jefferson was a Republican.