Froggy Jumps Political Parties QuizOnline version Test yourself on political party knowledge by Esmeralda Avila 1 What is the primary function of political parties? a To organize elections and represent voter interests. b To manage the economy directly. c To create laws independently. 2 Which of the following is a major political party in the United States? a Libertarian Party. b Green Party. c Democratic Party. 3 What term describes a political party's set of beliefs and policies? a Party platform. b Party manifesto. c Party agenda. 4 What is a coalition government? a A government formed by multiple political parties. b A single-party government. c A military government. 5 What role do political parties play in democracies? a Suppressing dissent. b Controlling the media. c Facilitating political participation and representation. 6 Which system allows multiple parties to compete for power? a Bipartisan system. b Multiparty system. c Single-party system. 7 What is the main purpose of party primaries? a To elect party leaders. b To select candidates for general elections. c To draft party platforms. 8 Which of the following is a common challenge faced by third parties in the United States? a A lack of policy ideas b Limited access to media and other resources compared to other parties c Recieve too much attention 9 What role to third parties often play in elections? a Work with PAC's to determine amount of campaigning needed b Dominate elections c Challange the two major parties and influence policy debate 10 Which of the following is true about third parties in the United States? a They can raise important issues and provide alternative viewpoints. b They typically win the majority of elections in the U.S. c They rarely influence major political party platforms and policies.