Political Parties in the United States
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What is one of the advantages of a two-party system?

  • It encourages the rise of multiple major parties
  • It makes it difficult for voters to decide
  • It offers voters a clear choice (correct)
  • It leads to rapid change in policies

    • Why does change tend to come slowly in the United States due to the two-party system?

  • The two parties tend to agree on all issues
  • The two major parties oppose each other on most issues (correct)
  • Multiple minor parties challenge the major parties
  • Voters find it hard to distinguish between the parties

    • Which of the following is an example of a third party in the United States?

  • Democratic Party
  • Communist Party
  • Republican Party
  • Libertarian Party (correct)

    • What does it mean when an American is referred to as an independent?

    <p>They are not registered members of any political party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which presidential election did Ross Perot, an independent candidate, perform well?

    <p>1992</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a political party primarily aim to do?

    <p>Put their ideas into effective government action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a candidate is running for the Republican Party's nomination for President, who would support the candidate's campaign?

    <p>Just the Republican Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the term 'political spectrum' define differences in political views?

    <p>It symbolizes a range of differences in political views.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to a country's political system being dominated by only two major political parties?

    <p>Two-party system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone is described as liberal in their political views, where would they likely be placed on the political spectrum?

    <p>Far left</p> Signup and view all the answers

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