Honors Global Econ
Unit 2
Mr. Long
HGE Study Guide- Unit 2 Test: Political Parties and Elections
Complete the study guide for fifteen extra credit points in the formative section of your grade.
Study guides are due on the day of your test.
Vocabulary/Key Ideas: Be able to define/apply:
One-Party System
Two Party System
Coalition
Multiparty System
Ideological Party
Single Issue Party
Economic Protest Party
Splinter Party
Bedsheet Ballot
Sample Ballot
Australian Ballot
Office Group Ballot
15 th Amendment
19 th Amendment
24 th Amendment
26 th Amendment
Propaganda
Public Policy
Lobbying
Old Media vs. New Media
Big Ideas: Be able to discuss and explain the following:
The beginnings of the American two-party system
The history of the American party system since 1800 (four eras)
Why the United States operates under a two-party system
The nomination process in the United States’ electoral system (primary)
The main difference between open and closed primaries
Universal requirements for voting in the United States
Factors that influence voter turnout/ behavior
Problems with relying on mass media for political information
Types of interest groups based on economic interests
Reasons for why people join political parties
Differences between interest groups and political parties

Honors Global Econ
Unit 2
Mr. Long
Potential HGE Essays, Unit 2
I will choose FOUR essays to put on your test. You will choose two to complete. Each essay is worth a total of twenty five points. You may create outlines to help you prepare for the essay portion of the test.
Competitive, free & open elections are critical to a democratic society. Of the types of party systems discussed in class, which one maintains a democratic society?
Evaluate the need for third parties in a two party system.
What actions were needed, both by the government and by the citizens to expand voting rights in the United States?
Evaluate the Accuracy of this statement: Voting is a right, not a responsibility.
Determine whether external factors that sway public opinion contribute to a democratic society.
Explain the origins of the two party system in the United States and analyze how it changed over time.