Political Parties
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  • Question 1
    20 seconds
    Q.

    What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

    answer choices

    Green and Libertarian

    Socialist and Communist

    Democrats and Repubilcans

    Libertarians and Constitutionalists

  • Question 2
    30 seconds
    Q.

    The statement below is from a political party platform.


    We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.


    Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?

    answer choices

    Communist

    Democratic

    Republican

    Socialist

  • Question 3
    20 seconds
    Q.

    Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

    answer choices

    homeland security

    space exploration

    education

    military

  • Question 4
    20 seconds
    Q.

    The conversation below is part of a political discussion.


    ---------------------------


    Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.


    Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.


    ---------------------------


    Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

    answer choices

    Democratic

    Green

    Republican

    Socialist

  • Question 5
    30 seconds
    Q.

    Between the years 2007 and 2013, the number of Democratic governors decreased and the number of Republican governors increased. What statement below is correct based on that information?

    answer choices

    More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy.

    More Democratic issue positions have shaped federal policy.

    The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased.

    The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased.

  • Question 6
    30 seconds
    Q.

    Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?

    answer choices

    Government should be less involved in social programs.

    A.Government should be quite involved in everyday lives of Americans.

    A.Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the economy thriving.

    A.Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance of success for that business.

  • Question 7
    30 seconds
    Q.

    How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?

    answer choices

    Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

    Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats

    Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

    Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.

  • Question 8
    30 seconds
    Q.

    The Democrats tend to be more conservative while the Republicans are more liberal.

    answer choices

    True

    False

  • Question 9
    20 seconds
    Q.

    The Republicans are represented by the donkey symbol and the Democrats by the elephant symbol.

    answer choices

    True

    False

  • Question 10
    20 seconds
    Q.

    On the political spectrum, the Republicans are considered “Right Wing” while the Democrats are “Left Leaning”

    answer choices

    True

    False

  • Question 11
    20 seconds
    Q.

    All of the following are purposes of political parties, EXCEPT:

    answer choices

    Inform and educate citizens

    Write party platforms

    Participate in the President’s cabinet

    Nominate candidates

  • Question 12
    20 seconds
    Q.

    The U.S. Constitution outlines the purpose and responsibilities of political parties.

    answer choices

    True

    False

  • Question 13
    20 seconds
    Q.

    What was our first president's opinion of political parties?

    answer choices

    He felt they were needed to keep our country strong.

    He believed that individual states could make their own determination whether to have political parties.

    He warned our country against political parties.

    Who was our first President?

  • Question 14
    20 seconds
    Q.

    Third party that believes in Democratic government, but believes that the government should provide free healthcare and college tuition.

    answer choices

    Communist

    Green

    Socialist

    Libertarian

  • Question 15
    20 seconds
    Q.

    Political party that believes government should control the entire economy, there should be no private ownership and goods and profits should be shared equally.

    answer choices

    Socialst

    Green

    Constitutionalist

    Communist

  • Question 16
    20 seconds
    Q.

    No party affiliation; vote based on issues/ideas, not along party lines

    answer choices

    Democrats

    Independent (NPA)

    Republican

    Green

  • Question 17
    20 seconds
    Q.

    Political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need

    answer choices

    Republicans

    Democrats

    Constitutionalists

    Libertarians

  • Question 18
    20 seconds
    Q.

    Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society

    answer choices

    Government

    Society

    Political Party

    Communists

  • Question 19
    20 seconds
    Q.

    What is a two party system?

    answer choices

    Two events are scheduled at the same time

    This refers to Communism and Socialism

    Refers to having third parties and dominant parties

    Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans

  • Question 20
    20 seconds
    Q.

    System or organization for exercising authority over a body of people

    answer choices

    Society

    Government

    Political parties

    Dictatorship

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