Government 11.1

In his Farewell Address in 1796, George Washington warned the young United States against "the baneful effects of the spirit of party." He was concerned that political parties would A. divide the nation. B. distract the government from its main purpose. C. lead to "middle-of-the-road" positions on important issues. D. take over the government

Divide the nation

Political parties are sometimes referred to as "power brokers" because they A. ensure that the United States remains the most powerful country in the world. B. help unify people by encouraging compromise among various interests and groups. C. are made up of very powerful people. D. prevent candidates with extremely liberal or conservative views from being heard.

Help unify people by encouraging compromise among various interests and groups

Which of the following is one impact minor parties have had on American politics? A. Minor parties provide critical support to the two major parties. B. Minor parties protect the public from the extreme views of the two major political parties. C. Minor parties raise new and controversial issues to the public's attention. D. Minor parties keep the influence of the two major parties to a minimum.

Minor parties raise new and controversial issues to the public's attention

Why is the process of nominating candidates considered to be the most important function political parties play in American government? A. The public has no other way to learn about candidates and relies on political parties to educate them about the candidates. B. Raising money for political campaigns is not nearly as important today as it has been in the past. C. It is the best mechanism for ensuring that the candidates with the most public support run for office. D. No other group in our society has been able to identify and get candidates elected to office as successfully as do political parties.

No other group in our society has been able to identify and get candidates elected to office as successfully as do political parties

Which statement is TRUE concerning the two major parties? A. The two major parties have completely different viewpoints. B. The two major parties try to win over groups of people who hold radically different beliefs. C. The two major parties are rarely willing to compromise on critical issues. D. The two major parties often look very much alike.

the two major parties often look very much alike