U.S. Government & Politics Exam #17 QUESTIONS WITH
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Which minor party advocates alternative energy and universal healthcare? - Green Party
Compared to the population at large, the demographic makeup of the Republican Party tends to
include more - white males.
Compared to the country as a whole, Democrats are somewhat over-represented in the -
Northeast.
As a result of Tea Party activism, the ideology of the Republican Party - moved to the right.
Because of polarization among Americans, the parties are more likely to nominate candidates
who are - ideological.
Which of the following characterizes the relationship between levels of a party's organization? -
The national, state, and local organizations operate independently.
People who join a political party are obligated to - vote.
Which method of nominating candidates involves an election? - direct primary method
In this type of primary, voters from both parties may participate. - open primary
A candidate who wins a plurality of the vote has received - more votes than any other candidate.
In a proportional system, the candidate who wins a state's presidential primary gets - delegates
based on the number of popular votes he or she received.
At a party's national convention, who selects the ticket? - the delegates
What is a plank in a party's platform? - a statement of position on one issue
In choosing a running mate, presidential candidates often look for someone who - is
demographically different from them.
What is one criticism of presidential primaries? - Relatively few people vote in primaries or
attend caucuses.
What is one function of political parties? - to get candidates elected to public office
In what way do parties contribute to political stability in the country? - They promote the
peaceful transfer of power after elections.
ANSWERS RATED A+
Which minor party advocates alternative energy and universal healthcare? - Green Party
Compared to the population at large, the demographic makeup of the Republican Party tends to
include more - white males.
Compared to the country as a whole, Democrats are somewhat over-represented in the -
Northeast.
As a result of Tea Party activism, the ideology of the Republican Party - moved to the right.
Because of polarization among Americans, the parties are more likely to nominate candidates
who are - ideological.
Which of the following characterizes the relationship between levels of a party's organization? -
The national, state, and local organizations operate independently.
People who join a political party are obligated to - vote.
Which method of nominating candidates involves an election? - direct primary method
In this type of primary, voters from both parties may participate. - open primary
A candidate who wins a plurality of the vote has received - more votes than any other candidate.
In a proportional system, the candidate who wins a state's presidential primary gets - delegates
based on the number of popular votes he or she received.
At a party's national convention, who selects the ticket? - the delegates
What is a plank in a party's platform? - a statement of position on one issue
In choosing a running mate, presidential candidates often look for someone who - is
demographically different from them.
What is one criticism of presidential primaries? - Relatively few people vote in primaries or
attend caucuses.
What is one function of political parties? - to get candidates elected to public office
In what way do parties contribute to political stability in the country? - They promote the
peaceful transfer of power after elections.
