Practice Minor Parties / Third Parties (1.3.2) - Political Parties & Elections

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Question 1.
What is a minor party?
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Think about parties that are not Democrats or Republicans.
Question 2.
Name a function of minor parties.
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Consider how smaller voices can lead to change.
3Question 3.
What is a key role of minor parties in elections?
- a) To form the government
- b) To influence major parties
- c) To eliminate major parties
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Think about how smaller parties can create change.
4Question 4.
Minor parties can win elections in most cases.
- True
- False
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Consider the examples of elections dominated by major parties.
Question 5.
Analyze a historical election where a minor party affected the outcome. What were the dynamics at play?
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Consider real-world effects of divided votes.
Question 6.
Discuss how minor parties might influence public policy beyond elections.
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Think of how continual advocacy can shift political landscapes.

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