CH 5

Question 1

Political party: A group of persons who seek to control __________ through the winning of e_______s and the holding of _____________

Answer 1

government
elections
public office

Question 2

Parties do NOT:

Answer 2

D) Help to divide people rather than to unify people

Question 3

Name three of the five functions of political parties in American government:

Answer 3

• Nominating Candidates
• Governing
• Acting as a watchdog

Question 3

Which of the following eras happened last?

Answer 3

B) Era of Divided Government

Question 4

Give two reasons why the US has a two party system:

Answer 4

1. the force of tradition

2. the electoral system

Question 6

Two reasons why minor parties are important:

Answer 6

1. Their role as critics and innovators

2. Their popular ideas are adapted by the major parties

Question 7

Give two details about how nation political parties are structured:

Answer 7

1. The national committee is made of local representatives

2. The national chairperson unifies and fundraises

Question 8

Give two reasons why political parties have declined in popularity recently:

Answer 8

1. Internet

2. PACs (political action committees)