Part One Answer the Following with a Short Phrase Or Sentence

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CHAPTER FIVE POLITICAL PARTIES

Part One – Answer the following with a short phrase or sentence

1. The amount of influence a political party has depends upon what? ______

2. Name the first two political parties. A.______B.______

3. What kind of political system does the United States have? ______

4. What are the three kinds of party systems? A. ______B.______

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5. What is a political party’s most important role? ______

6. What must a candidate be able to do besides represent the views of the party? ______

7. What are the patronage positions at the highest level of government? ______

8. What is the purpose of the party platform? ______

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Part Two – Using the word bank provided write the correct term in the space next to its correct definition.

Precinct political parties one-party platforms plank patronage Two-party multi-party coalition independents nominate

1. ______Formal organizations whose purpose is to try to win elections, control government, and influence public policy.

2. ______Systems of government in which only one political party is allowed.

3. ______Systems of government in which two major political parties compete for power.

4. ______System of government in which three or more political parties seek power.

5. ______Alliance of two or more political parties.

6. ______Select a candidate to run for office.

7. ______Practice in which elected individuals select other party members to fill government positions.

8. ______Single issue in a party platform.

9. ______Voters who choose not to join a political party.

10. ______Official views and goals of a political party.

11. ______Smallest voting district in an area.

Part Three – Extended Response – In a sentence or two thoroughly answer each question.

1. Describe the three types of party systems and give examples of each.

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2. Discuss whether the Republicans or Democrats are really different. Support your answer.

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3. Explain what a magazine meant by saying that America had a “split personality government.”

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4. Describe some changes that have resulted from minor(idea) parties. ______

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5. Describe the work of the national committee. ______

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