Understanding Political Parties
This worksheet introduces 7th-grade students to the concept of political parties, their functions, and their role in a democratic society.
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Understanding Political Parties
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. For multiple choice questions, circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. A is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.
2. The main goal of a political party is to elections and influence public policy.
3. In a two-party system, two major political parties dominate the landscape.
4. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of political parties?
Nominating candidates for office
Educating the public about issues
Enforcing laws directly
Monitoring the actions of elected officials
5. What is the term for a statement of a political party's beliefs and goals?
Manifesto
Platform
Doctrine
Slogan
6. Third parties in a two-party system rarely win major elections.
True
False
7. Political parties help to simplify choices for voters by presenting clear policy positions.
True
False
8. Explain in your own words why political parties are important in a democracy.
9. Describe one way political parties help citizens participate in government.