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Political Parties Assessment

1. Which of the following statements about political parties is not correct?

Political parties try to elect their members to public office.

Liberals usually support government action to change policies that are believed to be unfair.

Political parties are different than interest groups because political parties pressure the government from the outside.

Conservatives usually support limited government interference, lower taxes, and traditional social values.

2. Which of the following is not one of the three main roles played by political parties?

Nominating candidates for office

Acting as “watchdogs” on the opposition party’s members

Assisting with the electoral process

Helping to operate the government

3. Which of the following countries does not have a multiparty political system?

India

Italy

France

The United States

4. In the 2000 presidential election, what third party’s candidate may have kept Al Gore from winning Florida and the presidency?

The Libertarian Party

The Green Party

The Reform Party

The Constitution Party

5. Which of the following is a benefit of political parties?

Political parties provide stability.

Voters are required to gather information about all of the different candidates.

Political parties force candidates to fulfill their campaign promises.

Political parties stop candidates from flip-flopping, or changing their position on issues over time.

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