2nd 8 WK Lesson 9 Questions

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What is the main responsibility of county party positions?

Coordinating national conventions

Recruiting high-ranking officials

Drafting state platforms

Mobilizing voters and donors (correct)

What is the purpose of primary elections within political parties?

To choose candidates for local offices

To select committee members

To determine the party's platform

To choose candidates for the general election (correct)

What is the role of national party committees during presidential election years?

Recruit volunteers for local events

Coordinate national conventions (correct)

Raise local campaign funds

Conduct state primaries

What is a key difference between primaries and caucuses?

Caucuses are organized differently than primaries Signup and view all the answers

Which political parties dominate the US political landscape?

Republicans and Democrats Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the declaration of a political party's principles and beliefs?

Party Platform Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of party organizations in the political system?

To maintain party infrastructure and operations Signup and view all the answers

Who are party identifiers?

People who share the party's values and culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest level of party organization called?

Precincts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the national nominating convention?

To finalize the party's presidential nominee Signup and view all the answers

What determines how delegates must vote at the convention?

Results from the primary elections Signup and view all the answers

Who typically serves as delegates in the national nominating convention?

Party activists and leaders from lower conventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main event of the general election?

Candidates from primaries running against each other Signup and view all the answers

When is the general election held?

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November Signup and view all the answers

How often does the general election take place?

Every two years Signup and view all the answers

What offices appear on the ballot during the general election?

US Senators and Representatives, and local offices Signup and view all the answers

Why was the date for the general election set back in 1845?

To accommodate travel, worship, and agricultural duties Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of delegates in the national convention?

To vote for the party's nominee based on party rules Signup and view all the answers

What major event does the National Convention culminate in?

Official declaration of the party's presidential nominee Signup and view all the answers

What function does county-level party organization primarily serve?

Training potential candidates and volunteers Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily the function of electioneering within political parties?

Nominating candidates and coordinating political campaigns Signup and view all the answers

What term describes individuals who align themselves with a political party based on shared values and social networks?

Party identifiers Signup and view all the answers

What is the strategic aim behind the structure of political parties at local, state, and national levels?

To promote and support the party's candidates and agenda Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about delegates at the national nominating convention?

Anyone can become a delegate by participating in local politics. Signup and view all the answers

During the general election, what do voters receive?

A single ballot listing all party candidates for each office. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the relationship between primary elections and the general election?

Candidates must win their primaries to compete in the general election. Signup and view all the answers

What is not included on the general election ballot?

Party platform statements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of precincts in the structure of political parties?

To serve as the lowest level of party organization Signup and view all the answers

How often do political parties typically adopt their platforms during national nominating conventions?

Every four years Signup and view all the answers

Which role is primarily responsible for unifying the party at the state level?

State party organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the national conventions held by political parties?

They involve televised events that boost support for the presidential nominee. Signup and view all the answers

When do primary elections typically take place in relation to the general election?

They happen several months before the general election in an election year. Signup and view all the answers

What officially determines who will be president?

Electoral College votes Signup and view all the answers

How are the number of electors for each state determined?

By adding the number of US Representatives and Senators Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment provides electoral votes to Washington D.C.?

23rd amendment Signup and view all the answers

What does the popular vote determine for electors chosen in a state?

The party affiliation of the electors chosen Signup and view all the answers

Which states employ a method differing from the winner take all system?

Maine and Nebraska Signup and view all the answers

When do the electors formally cast their votes for president?

In December of the election year Signup and view all the answers