Target 83 - I can describe the purpose of a political party. (1 question)

• What is the purpose of a political party?

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Target 84 - I can diagram the basic levels of a political party. (1 question)

• What was the basic structure of political parties?

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Target 85 - I can compare the general platforms of the Democratic and Republican Parties. (2 questions)

• What does the Democratic Party generally stand for?

• What does the Republican Party generally stand for?

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Target 86 - I can describe the purpose of Third Parties. (1 question)

• What is the purpose of a Third Party?

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Target 87 - I can describe basic information about the largest Third Parties in the United States. (2 questions)

• What does the Libertarian Party generally stand for?

• What does the Green Party generally stand for?

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Target 88 - I can outline the nominating process of a political party. (4 questions)

• What is an Open Primary?

• What is a Closed Primary?

• What is a Caucus?

• What is the purpose of a National Party Convention?

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Target 89 - I can explain general terms and characteristics about voting in the United States. (6 questions)

• What are general voting requirements in the states?

• What is a Straight-Ticket Vote?

• What is the definition of partisan?

• What is a Non-Partisan Vote?

• What is an Absentee Ballot?

• What are general reasons why people don’t vote?

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Target 90 - I can explain the Electoral College procedure after the general election for President. (4 questions)

• Who picks the electors in each state prior to the general election?

• Which electors actually get to cast their votes for President and Vice President?

• What month do electors cast their vote for President and Vice President?

• When and where are all electoral votes counted and certified?

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Target 91 - I can define and explain the function of a Special Interest Group (SIG). (4 questions)

• What is the purpose of a Special Interest Group?

• What is the difference between a SIG and a Political Party?

• What is lobbying (lobbyist)?

• What three groups are associated with the Iron Triangle?

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Target 92 - I can define and explain the function of Political Action Committees. (2 questions)

• What is the purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

• What US Supreme Court case validated “Super” PACs?

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