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Question for 5 Points This is a temporary alliance or parties that comes together to form a government. Back to Board

Question for 10 Points Fill in the blank: When the Democrats and Republicans work together on a bill, this is called what? Back to Board

Question for 15 Points China and North Korea are dictatorships. Thus, what kind of party system do they have? Back to Board

Question for 20 Points Name three of the five functions that political parties have in the United States. Back to Board

Question for 25 Points True or False: “In recent decades, evangelical Christians have tended to support the Republican Party.” Back to Board

A US party that isn’t Democratic or Republican must be a __________. Question for 5 Points Fill in the blank: A US party that isn’t Democratic or Republican must be a __________. Back to Board

Question for 10 Points Countries that have to form coalitions for government have what kind of party system? Back to Board

Question for 15 Points True or False: “The most influential factor in determining one’s party choice is their age.” Back to Board

Question for 20 Points What are TWO reasons why the United States has an entrenched two-party system? Back to Board

Name ALL FOUR kinds of minor political parties in the United States. Question for 25 Points Name ALL FOUR kinds of minor political parties in the United States. Back to Board

Question for 5 Points The Republican Party using the Internet to get information to supporters is an example of what function? Back to Board

“In the USA, it is illegal to not belong to a political party.” Question for 10 Points True or False: “In the USA, it is illegal to not belong to a political party.” Back to Board

Question for 15 Points The recent push by the Democratic Party to get healthcare reform passed is an example of what party function? Back to Board

What is a pluralistic society, in reference to the United States? Question for 20 Points What is a pluralistic society, in reference to the United States? Back to Board

Question for 25 Points What event was the “unofficial” start to the two-party system in the United States? Back to Board

What is the difference between partisanship and bipartisanship? Question for 5 Points What is the difference between partisanship and bipartisanship? Back to Board

Which party is the current “party in power?” Question for 10 Points Which party is the current “party in power?” Back to Board

Give two examples of a minor party in the United States. Question for 15 Points Give two examples of a minor party in the United States. Back to Board

Question for 20 Points True of False: Both major parties in the USA tend to moderate so they can appeal to as many people as possible.” Back to Board

In what way have minor parties had the MOST influence IN an election? Question for 25 Points In what way have minor parties had the MOST influence IN an election? Back to Board

Question for 5 Points The American Communist Party can be classified as which kind of minor party? Back to Board

Question for 10 Points When one party serves as the “whistleblower” to the other party, it is performing this function. Back to Board

What is a single-member district? Question for 15 Points What is a single-member district? Back to Board

Explain the “bonding agent” function of political parties. Question for 20 Points Explain the “bonding agent” function of political parties. Back to Board

Question for 25 Points True or False: There are parts of the United States that can be considered “one party.” Back to Board

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25 10 9 11 12 14 13 8 7 3 2 4 5 15 6 1 17 26 24 27 28 30 29 16 23 18 22 19 20 21 “Big Points” Question The informing and activating supporters function of political parties is shared with what TWO groups? Back to Board

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