简答题The functions, powers and responsibilities of the president are clearly defined in the Constitution.简答题Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Democratic Party? A、 It is the oldest political party in America. B、 It is among the oldest political parties in the world. C、 In the 1830s, it adopted its present name. D、 Its ideology is generally more conservative.简答题In 1864, Lincoln won re-election due to his great contribution to the American civil war, and his Second Inaugural Address is now inscribed on one wall of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C.简答题Which of the following statements is NOT true about Thomas Jefferson? A、 He grew up on the family plantation in Virginia. B、 He was one of the founding fathers of the United States. C、 The U.S. capital is named after him. D、 He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.简答题When does a presidential candidate select a vice-president running-mate? A、 In primaries or caucuses B、 Shortly before or at national convention C、 After the general election D、 During his/her inauguration简答题Which of the following statements is NOT true about George Washington? A、 He was known as the“father of the United States”. B、 He was the first president of the United States. C、 He was a prime mover in the steps leading to the convention that drafted the U.S. Constitution in 1787. D、 His portrait appears on the U.S. five-dollar bill and penny.简答题The Democrats occupy a dominant position in major cities, while the Republican Party is very influential in rural areas.简答题There are written rules in the United States Constitution to specify the process of primaries and caucuses.简答题An election for president of the United States happens every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.简答题In order to officially run for office, the individual must be ___. A、 a natural-born U.S. citizen B、 at least 35 years old C、 a U.S. resident for at least 14 years D、 All of the above简答题The modern political party system in the United States is a two-party system dominated by the Democratic Party and the Libertarian Party.简答题Which of the following statements is NOT true about Abraham Lincoln ? A、 One of the most significant achievements during his presidency was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory. B、 He was largely self-educated. C、 He served as the United States’ 16th President from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. D、 The Gettysburg Address was the most notable speech of Lincoln’s presidency.简答题Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Republican Party? A、 It is the historic rival of the Democratic Party. B、 It is often associated with the color blue. C、 In 1854, it was founded as an anti-slavery party. D、 In 1884, it acquired an abbreviation GOP, known as “Grand Old Party”.简答题But compared with the main parties, the influence exerted by the third parties is quite limited at the national level.简答题Which of the following statements is NOT true about the general election? A、 During the general election, Americans cast their votes. B、 The votes in the general election determine the final winner. C、 The general election is often referred to as midterm election, or indirect election. D、 The general election is the 3rd step in the presidential election in the United States.