Question

23) The most visible instrument that parties use to formulate, convey and promote public policy is its a) articles b) constitution c) platform d) procedural document 24) This voting system is more favorable to minor political parties a) single-member, plurality electoral system b) Winner-take-all electoral system c) Electoral College d) Proportional representation 25) Which of the following activities American political parties do NOT participate a) Running Candidates for Office b) Formulating and Promoting policies c) Lobbying Congress d) Organizing government amendments is the process by which citizens propose legislation or constitutional through the petition process followed by a popular vote. a) gerrymander b) initiative c) recall d) referendum 27) The numbers of electors from each state to the Electoral College is a) Equivalent to the number of representatives b) Equivalent to the number of representatives and senators ) Equivalent to the number of congressional districts a candidate wins, plus two bonus electors for the overall popular vote winner None of the above d) 28) What is front-loading? the tendency to donate money to the first candidates who enter a presidential race a) the tendency of major media outlets to call states early in presidential elections c) the tendency of voters to use early or absentee voting d) the tendency of states to choose an early date on the nomination calendar

Answer 1

23. (c) Platform

24. (d) Proportional Representation

25. (c) Lobbying Congress

26. (b) Initiative  

27. (b) Equivalent to the number of representatives and senators

28. (d) the tendency of states to choose an early date on the nomination calendar