Questions: 1. Give a good definition of what a political party is, and identify

Questions: 1. Give a good definition of what a political party is, and identify two major functions of political parties. 2. Give a good definition of an interest group and identify two major functions of interest groups. 3. Briefly explain what is the major difference between interest groups and political parties. 4. What are the 3 most influential interest groups in America, according to your textbook? 5. What is the largest interest group in America? Identify the name of the interest group only. 6. How many members does it (the largest interest group in America) have? 7. Give an example of a single- issue interest group. (Identify the name of the interest group.) 8. What are the 2 major political parties in America? (List the names of the parties,) 9. What do Communist Parties stand for (i.e., what are their beliefs and goals) and what countries are they located in? Explain this in 1 paragraph. 10. Who is the current President of the United States and what political party does he represent? (List the name of the President and the name of the Political Party only).