Question

chapter 5 section 1 quiz b parties and what they do
a. key terms
directions: match the descriptions in column i with the terms in column ii.
column i

1. person running for political office
2. provides the smallest choice of candidates and ideas
3. provides a wide choice of candidates and ideas
4. sharing power to control the government
5. the work of getting someone elected to office
6. republicans and democrats

column ii
a. campaign
b. candidate
c. coalition
d. major parties
e. multiparty system
f. one - party system
b. main ideas
directions: write the letter of the correct answer in the blank provided.

1. which is a person part of when he or she volunteers to help with a presidential campaign?

a. the party in the electorate
c. the party organization
b. the party in government
d. the party platform

1. what is the purpose of a platform committee?

a. nominating candidates
c. governing the nation
b. developing policy statements
d. acting as a watchdog

1. which is a reason the united states has a two - party system?

a. because it is required by the constitution
b. because the framers designed a two - party system
c. because the major parties cannot form a coalition
d. because of single - member district elections

1. which is true about the multiparty system?

a. it tends to make a more stable government than a two - party system.
b. it tends to push parties into forming a coalition government.
c. it is commonly found in countries run by a dictator.
d. it has broad support among voters in the united states.

Explanation:

1. A person running for political office is a candidate.
2. A one - party system provides the smallest choice of candidates and ideas.
3. A multiparty system provides a wide choice of candidates and ideas.
4. Sharing power to control the government is done through a coalition.
5. The work of getting someone elected to office is a campaign.
6. Republicans and Democrats are major parties.
7. When volunteering for a presidential campaign, a person is part of the party organization.
8. The purpose of a platform committee is developing policy statements.
9. The United States has a two - party system because of single - member district elections.
10. A multiparty system tends to push parties into forming a coalition government.

Answer:

1. b. candidate
2. f. one - party system
3. e. multiparty system
4. c. coalition
5. a. campaign
6. d. major parties
7. c. the party organization
8. b. developing policy statements
9. d. because of single - member district elections
10. b. It tends to push parties into forming a coalition government.