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Comparing Party Membership Across Different Political Systems

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Which of the following is NOT a type of party membership?

  1. Closed Membership

  2. Open Membership

  3. Selective Membership

  4. Mass Membership

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Selective Membership is not a type of party membership. Closed Membership, Open Membership, and Mass Membership are all types of party membership.

In a closed membership party system, who is responsible for selecting party members?

  1. Party Leaders

  2. Party Members

  3. Elected Officials

  4. Citizens

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a closed membership party system, party leaders are responsible for selecting party members.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an open membership party system?

  1. Anyone can join the party

  2. There are no restrictions on membership

  3. Members have a say in party decisions

  4. Members are required to pay dues

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Members are not required to pay dues in an open membership party system.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of mass membership party systems?

  1. Increased voter turnout

  2. Stronger party organizations

  3. More responsive government

  4. Greater accountability of elected officials

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Greater accountability of elected officials is not a benefit of mass membership party systems.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge of comparing party membership across different political systems?

  1. Different definitions of party membership

  2. Different methods of data collection

  3. Different political cultures

  4. Different levels of economic development

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Different levels of economic development is not a challenge of comparing party membership across different political systems.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects party membership?

  1. Political culture

  2. Electoral system

  3. Party ideology

  4. Level of economic development

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Level of economic development is not a factor that affects party membership.

Which of the following is NOT a type of party system?

  1. One-party system

  2. Two-party system

  3. Multi-party system

  4. No-party system

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No-party system is not a type of party system.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a one-party system?

  1. Only one party is allowed to exist

  2. The ruling party has a monopoly on power

  3. There is no political opposition

  4. Elections are free and fair

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Elections are not free and fair in a one-party system.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a two-party system?

  1. There are two major parties that compete for power

  2. The two parties have distinct ideologies

  3. Third parties are not allowed to exist

  4. Elections are free and fair

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Third parties are allowed to exist in a two-party system.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a multi-party system?

  1. There are more than two major parties

  2. The parties have different ideologies

  3. Coalitions are often formed to govern

  4. Elections are free and fair

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Elections are not always free and fair in a multi-party system.

Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

  1. Recruiting candidates for office

  2. Articulating policy positions

  3. Mobilizing voters

  4. Governing the country

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governing the country is not a function of political parties.

Which of the following is NOT a type of party organization?

  1. National party organization

  2. State party organization

  3. Local party organization

  4. Special interest group

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Special interest group is not a type of party organization.

Which of the following is NOT a source of party funding?

  1. Membership dues

  2. Donations from individuals

  3. Government subsidies

  4. Corporate donations

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government subsidies are not a source of party funding.

Which of the following is NOT a type of party leader?

  1. Party chair

  2. Party president

  3. Party secretary

  4. Party whip

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Party whip is not a type of party leader.

Which of the following is NOT a role of party leaders?

  1. Managing the party's day-to-day operations

  2. Developing the party's platform

  3. Recruiting candidates for office

  4. Fundraising for the party

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fundraising for the party is not a role of party leaders.

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